Most of these pictures were taken on an afternoon walk to Totem Park. The exceptions are the photos of migrating geese. These were taken this morning after dropping Connor off at school.

The pale legs on this American Pipit are not typical. Observed 10 October 2007 at Totem Park.

The pale legs on this American Pipit are not typical. Observed 10 October 2007 at Totem Park.

Kneeling Angeilca observed 1 October 2007 at Totem Park.

Kneeling Angeilca observed 1 October 2007 at Totem Park.

Kneeling Angeilca observed 1 October 2007 at Totem Park.

Seeds of Kneeling Angeilca observed 1 October 2007 at Totem Park.

These are probably Canada Geese migrating south. One of several flocks seen flying on 1 October 2007.

These are probably Canada Geese migrating south. Part of a larger flock. One of several seen flying on 1 October 2007.

Three of five Harbor Seals observed near shore on 1 October 2007 at Totem Park.

Dune Grass observed 1 October 2007 at Totem Park.

Dune Grass observed 1 October 2007 at Totem Park.

Dune Grass observed 1 October 2007 at Totem Park.

It's likely that these mushrooms will remain unidentified beyond a rather high level grouping.

It's likely that these mushrooms will remain unidentified beyond a rather high level grouping.

Reddish tail suggest Hermit Thrush. Observed foraging on Totem Park beach 1 October 2007.

Reddish tail suggest Hermit Thrush. Observed foraging on Totem Park beach 1 October 2007.

These photos were all taken on a walk around Totem Park.

Amanita pantherina growing beside trail in Totem Park. Observed 30 July 2007.

Least Sandpipers were foraging on the tide flats at Totem Park. Observed 30 July 2007.

Least Sandpipers were foraging on the tide flats at Totem Park. Observed 30 July 2007.

Least Sandpipers were foraging on the tide flats at Totem Park. Observed 30 July 2007.

Least Sandpipers were foraging on the tide flats at Totem Park. Observed 30 July 2007.

Least Sandpipers were foraging on the tide flats at Totem Park. Observed 30 July 2007.

I found this Hermit Thrush nest with young getting ready to fledge near a trail at Totem Park. Observed 30 July 2007.

I am not sure what species of fungus this is, but it did not remain fruiting for very long.

I am not sure what species of fungus this is, but it did not remain fruiting for very long.

I am not sure what species of fungus this is, but it did not remain fruiting for very long.

I took this picture of a dead bug this evening and didn’t think much of it until I looked at it a little closer at my computer. This sort of thing seemed familiar to me. I thought I had recently read something about it, and I was able to find it when I looked at the Cornell Mushroom Blog. A recent entry on Furia ithacensis was in fact what I was thinking about. So the mystery for me at this point is whether or not this bug was killed by an entomophthoralean fungi, as seems likely based on the description in that entry.

I also took the following photograph which I suspect is a bug experiencing the same fate, but not as far along in the process. I noticed that it didn’t really seem too inclined to move, but I initially attributed that to me being careful. In hindsight, looking at the photo, it appears the the bug was actually just anchored down, though it has yet to burst.