Friday, July 12, 2013

Mid-summer on the Hill

Mr and Mrs Bluebird listening to my voice

Mrs Bluebird has more listening skills! 




daily haiku

stormy morning clouds
green landscape turning to brown
montana summer

We are now well into summer, and summer temperatures. 80's and 90's are the norm with a few hot ones like yesterday at 102' thrown in. A friend helped me to install my window a/c units and they are providing decent indoor temperatures for me. I get cabin fever more in the summer than in the winter and am pretty restless in the long afternoons. In the winter I can pile on more sweaters, light the fire etc, but in the summer taking off clothing is a bit dangerous!

I realize as I looked through my photos, that I have not taken too many this year so far, & I must remedy that. The wildlife is still entertaining me. Yesterday three Flickers (woodpeckers) moved into the area of the bluebird nest. I was surprised to see that despite their large size, the Bluebirds seemed not to care. I have heard no signs of babies in the nest all summer which is very odd. Usually when mother enters the nest with food there is much twittering.


2 comments:

  1. Dear Chris, I've been away from posting and from reading and commenting on blogs for almost two months. It would seem that you, too, are taking a hiatus. I hope all is well and that the weather is being good to you. Peace.

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    1. Hello Dee -

      Yes I have been on hiatus. I got a fatigue syndrome thing late April till July and am just about over it thank goodness. It sapped a lot of energy. I have also made the decision to sell my house here and move to town (Sheridan, WY) and have been busy making arrangements with the realtor. I hope to blog this afternoon. Thanks for you note - I miss Heidrun and Art.
      too. Peace also - Chris

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