Hiatus

We are experiencing hot and sticky weather right now and don't venture outside much. No matter, the birds seem to be on hiatus too. All, except hummingbirds. They are performing aerial combat around our syrup feeder, chasing each other away from the energy drink. As if there weren't enough for everybody! Why can't they just get along? It won't be long now before they start heading south, the first sign that fall will be approaching.

Summer Musings

We don't see too many birds right now, but I have seen and heard plenty of hawks lately. The ruby-throated hummingbirds are hitting our syrup feeder hard. Not only do they have chicks now, but they are also beefing up for their upcoming migration. I have to check the feeder often to make sure it is full. They are also visiting our flowers, but I see them on the feeder more often than not.
Lately I've been photographing butterflies (yes, we finally have some) and posted some pretty photos on my other blog. Our wildflower garden has recovered from the groundhog's attacks and even the cosmos is blooming now. The biggest hit is our Joe-pye weed. Sometimes we count almost a dozen bees on it. That's where I photographed the butterflies.
While we have taken a few wildflower hikes lately the weather is not inviting us to do much this weekend. There isn't much else to do than making plans for the cooler season. I just signed up for a wood duck workshop in October. I hope it is as exciting as promised.