A Summer’s Day in Late October

by Donna Lewis

Yesterday ( 10-23-2024) , I went outside to be with nature and take a few photos. It’s so hot I thought it was a summer’s day.

I took photos of some Goldenrod, a favorite of some butterflies, including the Monarch.

Next was an Armadillo, which should have been laid up somewhere in the shade.

Then there was a Black Water Snake near a bird feeder. They are non-venomous.

And last one of my bird baths with lots of native honey bees getting water for their family.

I also saw, but was not fast enough to take photos of, an American Kestrel, A Ruby-throated Hummingbird, and a single Monarch butterfly.

All in a one hour period in the morning here in Central Texas. We are so lucky to see these things.

Let us hope that all of us humans keep them safe for the next generation to enjoy.