No time to chase all the rarities showing up but the yard is starting to get interesting. The fledgling and post breeding activity is increasing. An enjoyable sighting of a family group of BALTIMORE ORIOLES in the backyard. A GREAT CRESTED FLYCATCHER hunting off the birdfeeder pole. TOWHEE youngsters scratching under the feeders. 

Most amazing was a RED-TAIL that came into the yard at full stoop and picked off one of the baby bunnies. Amazing to watch.

and of course the butterflies....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sparrowbon/4777287211/

Bonnie Ott