An egret flew downstream in the early light and somewhat later a great blue heron flew the other direction. A flurry of finches descended on the feeder and squabbled over pecking order. The other suspects appeared, including a titmouse. Hummers were pleased with the refilled feeder. Squirrels investigated the ground beneath. It is already very hot.
In the afternoon, the dragonflies took over. A spangled skimmer and a golden winged skimmer quarreled over the perch. Other dragonflies occupied every dead twig and spent daylily stalk. Some did headstands in the heat. Several skinks came out on the concrete and two chased each other on the retaining wall. Some laughing gulls created a ruckus down on the dock. The billowing cumulus clouds cast wonderful shadows on the sky. The hummer and the cardinals were wary of me but hungry anyway. As was the squirrel with the white spot.
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