We saw this on the deck post, and knew immediately that it was a stick bug.  Of course, Seek had a more dignified name for it:  Northern Walkingstick.  OK.  This one was about 3 inches long, so I guess it was a male.  The females are 3.7 inches long.

 

Still, interesting to see.  Our own Nature program, right on the front porch.

 

HAPPY GARDENING!!!