Wildlife in Assiniboine Forest

My intent in the forest is not to do wildlife photography, but occasionally as I trek around I come across an animal or bird or bug who obliges with a pose.  So here are the mug shots of some of the Assiniboine Forest's finest.

Photo courtesy of Linda Rubell

Camera Shy

Willow Gall Cones, Home to Midge Larvae

Stem Gall of the Canada Thistle Gall Fly

Stem Gall of the Goldenrod Gall Fly

Inside the Gall on a Late Goldenrod Plant.  The tiny maggot on this young specimen is the greyish spot in the centre.

Insect Gall in Spring.  It is unclear whether this is a Late Goldenrod or a Canada Thistle.

In Some Areas, Ant Mounds Are Common

Another Ant Mound

More of a Butt Shot than a Mug Shot.