marcopperman's Identifications

Often a major component of Black-capped Vireo habitat.

From wildflower.org:
Special Value to Native Bees (Recognized by pollination ecologists as attracting large numbers of native bees.)
Provides Nesting Materials/Structure for Native Bees (A plant that native bees nest beneath, within, or harvest parts from to construct their nests.)

Taken by John Mandell on Sherbourne St. From John:

"This is not a very great photo (through the glass door), but you can see the beautiful tail on this cool animal. We've gotten 2 really good views and a few suspected glimpses, but none recently. This was Jan 2009 in our back yard."