For example, I learned that swallow-tailed kites do not get along with vultures. These two had an aerial battle right over the house!


The frogs love the heat and rain.


Blue Jays and Brown Thrashers continue to hang out in the garden.


The cardinal family has fledged at least one chick. It begs to be fed even though it is perfectly capable of eating on its own.




On the plus side, the hummingbirds should be back in less than 2 months!