Well, when it rains it pours and this seems to be the new paradigm in our climate here. We received 10.75" of rain June 24-27. What makes this even more significant than simply a large quantity in a short time is that we had only 7" for the entire year so far. I am sure all the plant life is sighing with relief. On the evening of the 26th, there was a break and we watched while at the dinner table, all the critters come out after hunkering down most of the day. There was a very brisk business at the feeder and C put out goodies on the giving stone. Lil rabbit, Rolla and red squirrel came out as did Mr Coon and Mr Stampy when it was darker. Many voices of birds were calling at the same time and there was a swirl of energy as all creatures gave themselves a good shake to peel off the dampness and searched for supper.
Update. Last night (Sunday) we were closing up the house heading to bed. In the deepening dusk, I caught eye of flickers of floating yellow orbs: fireflies. It appears they had waited for the drought to lift before coming out for their ritual mating dance. No sense making babies if the environment won't support them. I was so happy to see this but still holding my breathe awaiting future sightings.
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