Tag: birds
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The Birds Are Gathering
We have arrived at the middle of August. Last week’s autumn chill has given way to late summer heat. The landscape is parched and some trees have started dropping leaves. There is talk of hit or miss showers but the steady rain we need remains in the illusive distance. A couple of nights this week…
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August Begins
An early morning of light showers following a night of much needed rain. Areas north of us received a thorough soaking but by the time the rain arrived here it had diminished. Still, the air is fresh and cool and the landscape, which had been parched, renewed. The humming birds are here after a summer…
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Raspberries and Complex Selves
It’s a hot, muggy, sticky day, with thunder likely later. Its hot enough that Nori is being particular about food, leaving more than usual in her dish. Its very dry so rain is desired and would be welcomed. Monday evening the birds were unusually vocal; I tried recording them on the tablet but with less…
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Stormy Weather
A warm, hazy day with heat advisories for “feels like” temperatures around 106F. We’ve had rain so the landscape is green, interspersed by splashes of colour from flowers wild and tame. We’ve had a WILD week. We had a full house over last week’s holiday weekend, which was delightful. The last night family was here…
