Sunday, June 21, 2026, 52.3* F, 88% RH, 0600
As if they hadn’t seen me for days (although I was never out of their sight) the three gather at the gate as I come in. Zayne jumps, all four off the ground like a ball bounced. He runs. Zsolt nuzzles my hand. Ruger watches from the ramp. Some rain overnight, can’t gauge the stream for the thick lush green. Iridescent spider strings appear to hold fence corners together, keep trees stable. Clouds like a light snow in places, sky blue showing through. The Ovenbird, the first heard, joined by 11 others: Magnolia Warbler, Red-eyed Vireo, White-throated Sparrow, Black-and-White Warbler, Canada Warbler, Hairy Woodpecker, Cedar Waxwing, Brown Creeper, Common Yellowthroat, Blue-headed Vireo, Eastern Phoebe.
At the sun’s touch, things change color.
Photo: LJ Austin
