Day 265: With another day of very hot temps in the offing, I am making sure to keep my garden watered and the birdbath refreshed. Most of the activity occurs in the early hours of morning now, hummers flitting between the feeders and Crocosmia as if they can't make up their minds which they prefer, Grosbeaks lining up three abreast to drink fresh, cool water. By 1:30 PM when the thermometer stood at a blazing 95°, not a bird or butterfly was to be seen in the still air hanging weightily on the neighbourhood. When a light breeze picked up in late afternoon and shadows fell on the flowerbeds, a handful of visitors returned to try their luck.
Remember, folks, this weather isn't just hard on you. It's hard on everyone. Keep clean water out for the "little people" who give you such joy when they come to your flowers.
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