What’s Up? – Heat and Tempers
Heat and Tempers…
It’s been over a week without rain and the closest forecast for rain is next Saturday. The temperature of this weather has been considerably hotter than previous years. It’s in the mid 90ºs every day!
I’ve been watering the plants with a hose but only slightly, what we need is a good rain and get enough water for all vegetation, before it gets dry.
My birds have been consistent to visiting the feeders, I always make sure that they have a source of water to take a bath and to drink. They do enjoy the baths. Just yesterday, while we were having lunch I saw some starlings making such a splashy bath that the water end up on the ground, we were laughing, these guys love to stir things up in everything they do.
That morning I witnessed and could capture one frame only of a tremendous fight between brothers, young starlings with real hot tempers, the fight was very serious, and they wouldn’t stop. The parents were there on site but none impeded the fight. It really was a furious fight. Perhaps the heat has something to do with this.
By the way, the orphan brothers (Mockingbirds) are growing and feed on their own too, the are starting to defend themselves and I’m sure they’ll be in charge soon. It’s their nature!
A most enjoyable gallery of pictures, I also like your ‘eating lunch’ series.
Thanks so much, Susan. 🙂
I especially love the pair of cardinals and the starlings. Birds have far more personality than most people think (based on the weird comments I get about my parrots).
Thank you sharing, K. 🙂
That would be far too hot for me to be comfortable. I hope that you get your rain soon.
Yesterday we had only a quick rain that lasted only minutes! At least it was a relief. Thanks, Tom. 🙂
Very nice gallery and entertaining post, HJ!
Thank you, Chris. Happy sailing. 🙂
Beautiful gallery of your visiting feathered friends, HJ! Fingers crossed for some rain relief for you soon!
Thanks so much, Donna. We need that water stat! 🙂
I so enjoy seeing all the photos of the birds at your place. Thank you for sharing these beauties. Wish I could share some rain with you. We have had way too much and have flooding here. Hugs
Thank you, Mags. Please be careful. 🙂
Will do.