The Beautyberry in the yard remain full of purple-pink berries. The Sassafras trees are beginning to change color and drop a few leaves. We are enjoying beautiful Swallowtail and Sulphur butterflies They spend long periods of time gracefully moving about our landscape. Ruby-throated and Rufous Hummingbirds are competing for nectar, along with honey bees, at our three feeders. The White-eyed Vireo, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Northern Cardinals, Tufted Titmouse, and Carolina Chickadees are seen each day. The boisterous Blue-jays sound their warnings as the enter and exit the yard. These birds love to show their no fear attitude toward other birds in the area. Oh, I failed to mention the lovely male and female Summer Tanagers that arrive promptly each day around 5:00 p.m. I am feeling excited thinking of the winter birds returning soon and the fun of seeing migrants stopping for a drink or bath. Summer is surely fading and fall is just around the corner. Pumpkin recipes are sounding tasty, Blessings!
