The morning birds have changed their tune: literally. There is a lot more squabbling and territorial disputes and songs. I got to see two hummingbirds squabbling...they tend to be very territorial unless there is a feeder around. The ditches are full of
turtles
and frogs, the dragonflies are out and the lateral ditch is swarming with large fence lizards and
small whiptails which are fast, but easy to catch as they dislike the cold ditch water and 1/2 the time run towards the water's edge where they get stuck. There are many ways to catch lizards, but all need a little time to practise before you'll "get it".
The trees are developing a dark green color to the mature leaves and flocks of birds are rummaging around them looking for stuff. The soft dust at the ditch edge shows many tracks of a resident skunk, who seems to follow a very predictable night time patrol pattern.
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