Bright day

It has the fresh look that sometimes follows a good rain.  There are clouds but blue predominates.  Four squirrels foraged and fussed.  One groomed atop the feeder.  Another seemed convinced a third was in heat.  Finches, chickadees and cardinals visited.  A hummer took an interest in the rosemary flowers.

Well, so much for that - it has turned dark and I think I hear thunder.  Rain for lunch.  A Carolina wren poked around under the grill.  I saw a blue tail whisk behind the feeder post.  The squirrels are still chasing each other. 


The rain finished quickly and the sky cleared.  Many dragonflies appeared, at least four kinds - pennant, saddlebags, skimmer, amberwing, etc.  The wren also explored the gutter under the shingles.  Out front, a hummingbird clearwing moth feasted on the lantana.  Now that the rosemary has resumed blooming, the honeybees are back.  Skippers also like the rosemary.