We wrapped up the last of the spring projects . . . planting, weeding, and general yard work.
Our yard work philosophy focuses on using drought resistant plants and drip irrigation. This conserves water, as well as our work load, while keeping the habitat around our house very bird friendly.
June days seem to start out cooler and never reach blistering hot. That will change in July.
For now, trips to the river don’t require regular shifts to stay in the shade.
The last couple of fishing excursions have included late morning caddis fly hatches.
The conditions have been perfect for dry fly fishing. Once the swallows start diving we know the hatch is on.
Paired with the temperate early summer weather, these trips to the river have been great.
Bird activity has shifted. Fledglings are out and about and there is frequent movement along the river’s edge.
We sighted a young osprey perched in the snag dominating the opposite bank. He appeared to have taken a recent dive into the river, and was busy air-drying his feathers.
JQ identified another new (to us) bird. It was a a medium-sized flycatcher called Say’s Phoebe. It has a distinctive pale orange breast and feeds mostly on insects.
Forecasts are for more of the same this coming week . . . cool mornings and warm afternoons. Heaven!
We plan to spend a few days at the coast celebrating Jack’s little sister’s birthday . . . then visit old haunts before the heat of the season sets in.