In the Monkey ..

in the neighborhood - just across the driveway - thank you, Danny - even though this Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) - didn't visit our flower - this was close enough - -collage done in PicMonkey- -Font: Segoe Print (using special effects) © All Rights Reserved

- rejected by Ms Finch for the new nest - her standards are even higher with this one - if there is a Code for Nests - she probably wrote it - just went and looked out the front door - no progress - this porch was cleaned off 2 days ago - with things Ms Finch was weaving into the new nest - she deconstructed the nest - sigh - maybe construction will resume ( all this on the porch had been in the new nest )

It certainly pays to keep records -- The Eastern Swallowtail butterfly has been in counties all around us -- Knew our time was getting near -- So, last year on July 5, 2016 -- The first one appeared ( but an hour later ) -- Today -- One ETS -- Eastern Tiger Swallowtail -- In the yard -- Along with Carpenter bees and Skippers -- And the elusive Hummingbird ! What a great start for the day -- ** 4 notes ** © All Rights Reserved

Hollyhock not quite open - Guess this is the 'Pink Stretch' - A joy to have this volunteer again this year - Even though she must be protected from creepy crawly beetles - © All Rights Reserved

Kwanso petals begin .. Unfurling layers of tangerine beauty .. This is the first time I've caught this part of Mother Nature .. It is a gift ..

Amid the bright colors of Autumn - A Flowering Almond must bloom - Weather has been very warm - Keep telling Pam J that it is 'Alien Weather ' - Thought it is nice to see Ms Almond, wish she and the other buds would stop - Return in March, please - © All Rights Reserved

A time to gather .. Pollen from False Sunflowers .. Carpenter Bees are very active .. Very few Skipper butterflies are around .. Though when the Skippers do show up .. They flit around in a frenzy .. Though these Eastern Carpenter Bees ( Xylocopa virginica ) are quite large .. Balance is no problem .. Even when a gust of wind blows .. They hang on .. On the right side .. Upside down .. Is a male Carpenter Bee .. With his distinguishing facial white spot .. There are literally hundreds of varieties of Carpenter Bees .. -- EXPLORE -- © All Rights Reserved

Changes in the air - Changes in colors - Bright ones are becoming subdued - Bees are still active - Skipper butterflies go from one flower to the next - As if in a frenzy - Changes - © All Rights Reserved -- EXPLORE -- [ suggest viewing on black ]

October wings - Skippers and bees - Variegated Fritillary ( Euptoieta claudia ) - Red Admiral ( Vanessa atalanta ) . taken at The Arts Center - © All Rights Reserved