The changes are beginning. Our Hummer population has dwindled down to just a few and they are busy bulking up for the big trip south. We had a Broadtail visitor last week. They usually stay up in the heights and only visit us in the the valley. Anyway, he stayed just a few days then moved on. It is only a matter of time before the rest leave! :-(

For the past few days we have seen the Ringed Turtledoves gathering sticks; apparently they are building another nest! This is strange since it is the time to be moving on, unless they plan to stay around. Still it does seem late in the season to be having more babies. Curious.

NEW SIGHTINGS: We noted the arrival of a Ladder-back Woodpecker on 9-8. He seems to like the pods on the Honey Locust trees in our yard. He can be very vocal too. Saw the first migrants heading south on 9/10: a small flock of White Geese flying in V-formation. There were only 8 in this group.

Autumn officially begins on Wednesday, September 22nd. Happy Autumn!