Photo shoot with a Painted Lady, Spinx moth, hummingbird, goldfinch and lots more
A Painted Lady Butterfly lives in The Icon's backyard this month. Along with several other Ohio butterflies and moths, the attraction to Grove Street is several butterfly bushes.
Here are some recent views of the August residents. The Spinx moth is the little guy that resembles a bumble bee. He usually shows up in August and was first noticed this year on Aug. 12.
In addition, we've attracted three hummingbirds - two males who are very territorial - and one female, several goldfinch, and pair of mated cardinals and maybe a cat bird. It's rather immature at the moment. Time will tell what it develops into.
These photos lead to the question: "What's in your backyard this month?"
Stories Posted This Week
Monday, September 8, 2025
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Friday, September 5, 2025
- NEW DATE Thayer Rd. closure for bridge repair begins Sept. 15
- Beavers sports roundup, Aug 29-Sept 4
- Pirate boys soccer shut out by Ottoville
- Pirate girls soccer edged by Bath
- Pirate volleyball sweeps Elmwood
- 1-year anniversary celebration of Elm St. businesses on Sept. 6
- Sugden and Windle finalists in CreativeOhio Champion Advocacy Awards
Thursday, September 4, 2025
- Pirate girls tennis loss to Shawnee
- Lugabill Rd. closed for paving on Sept. 4
- Pirate volleyball loss at Liberty-Benton
- Pirate boys golf win vs. Ada
- Ultra-processed foods: Impact on children’s health
- Check out Bluffton Public Library’s September 2025 programs and services
- Active shooter training to be held at Apollo Career Center
- Etc. Volunteers Garden created by Tim Byers
- Letter: Darrell Groman celebrates 40 years of optometric practice