July 1, 2026
Got home too late last night to post.
Heat was extreme.  Rookery was too hot to hang at.
We went back up at 8:30 and it was extremely humid and beautiful.


5 and over 90, humid, no clouds, but wet and calm. 



Sunset was happening behind the humidity.  Could not see very far into the Berkshires.

Hung out with some wood ducks and a dozen song birds who were loud and invisible.  



 

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