Day three of hot, humid, over 100 degree weather. But tomorrow promises a break. Both of us feel drugged and lethargic – yesterday, I napped twice, which never happens!
Rose of Sharon. I’ve been using my big girl camera with a telephoto lens. However, I’m purposely not far away from the subject, so I get these mysterious and dreamy shots.
Another:
Yarrow with the flower buds in the process of drying up.
I have to grab these photos early in the morning before it becomes unbearable out there. I sneak quick looks at Mama and the babies when I can, but I am continuously warned by Papa. This warning increases when I’m watering all the porch plants – that just takes too long in his estimation.
I’ve seen two babies – there may be more. Two beaks popping up.
I’ve tried to play with contrast so you can see them better – mama is standing on the nest and there are two beaks to the right of her. You have to look closely, but they’re there.
Another photo of mama shot from the lawn, peeking into the side of the bush.
I’m not sure how old the babies are – maybe a week old? They fledge after about 10 – 12 days, so we might see some action next week. I still don’t hear any chirps from the babies.
That book I was trying to finish? I was ready to read straight through the day yesterday when an email arrived from the library saying it had been renewed. I was really surprised. I guess someone cancelled the hold. I’ll probably finish it today.
Other than that, there’s not a whole lot going on here because of the heat. I can’t do anything in the studio/office because we have no a/c in that room. We’re due for rain and storms tomorrow which will result in cooler weather. I hope Mom is ready to protect those babies!
Stay safe.
Happy Wednesday.
