visitors in the heat..............

Dog days........wonder why they call it that? I mean dogs lay around all day even when its cold. My lot do anyway.Well with a heat index of 101 degrees I have to be sure the birds and wee beasties have enough water. I see the Chipmunk is back, or at least one of his offspring. The cat knows it too so this one better be smart.
My first picture is of Mrs Robin who seems to be collecting nesting material.....hmmm. She already has a bunch of kids following her.

One of her kids is out back in a mud puddle. Just like a kid huh!!!!! and squabbling with a Grackle for the spot.


While the female is sprucing up. The Mr is stuffing his face

Meanwhile I found out who raided the bird feeder and scarfed the lot

He is going to have to cool it. I dont mind feeding him but he hoards it instead of eating it. Thats not fair to everyone else..
I liked the colours on this picture. A Day lily and little lavender bells

All around my garden I have dishes for the birds and animals. This is a good way to use old dishes or garage sale finds.

This little Chickadee prefered the fountains cool water though

Some of the colours are beautiful together

The Day lilies continue to blossom


The bee balm is pretty and I am hoping it will attract a few butterflies, they have been scarce this year.

A very small flower on the Hydrangea

I am off to see whats new out there tonight............its so hot it may be a quick trip