June has arrived, and if the first week is any indication, it's shaping up to be a warm month.
Here at my house sit in Port Townsend, I'm content to be an observer of the nature that surrounds me. While out for a bike ride along the waterfront the other day I came across many wildflowers with very vivid colours, so naturally I was tempted to take a couple of photographs to add to this blog post.
There is plenty of bird life around here, and about a week ago I saw one lonely little hummingbird out in the backyard. As luck would have it, after a bit of scrounging around in the garage, I happened to find a hummingbird feeder, which I've rigged up just outside the back windows. No sooner had I filled it up and the party was on. From one lone hummingbird, I now have four of these wonderful little creatures. I love to just sit outside and watch them as they come and go. Perhaps I'll actually get a photo with some birds in it at some point.
It didn't take long for them to empty this first batch of sugar water, and today I must replenish the supply in order to keep my new found friends happy.
Last night I was outside and took this photo of the interior of the house.
It's a comfortable place to be, although the last couple of nights have been rather warm, especially upstairs where the bedroom is. There are windows that can be opened to get a bit of a breeze circulating, however they don't have screens on them, and one thing about this place is that it has an abundance of mosquitos. If the heat continues, I may consider sleeping on the floor downstairs.
Finally, yesterday I decided to tackle the job of grass cutting which is quite a project on this 5 acre property. The back yard is now done and today, I'll do the front yard. I can't complain because I'm just grateful that I have two feet to walk around with, although my right ankle was a bit sore after yesterday's effort.
More news next week. It's now time to go and water the blueberry bushes.
Happy Trails,
Paul
The Thoughtful Wanderer
This just in from a few moments ago. Look closely on the right hand side of the feeder.
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