Drops of Beauty #426

“All the months are crude experiments, out of which the perfect September is made.” - Virginia WolfHello friends! The cold front came through, and my AC made it! It’s so nice to walk in cooler morning temperatures again! The heat did have an amazing gift, and I will write about it this weekend. Here’s your hint - butterflies! Stay tuned!Here are my photo choices for today:Heat ring, August 29, 2026Have to keep those weapons sharp.Showdown at the feeder.Tiny frog in the sand.Osprey hasn’t given me good looks yet, but he did catch a fish!Peek-a-boo!Incoming flicker!Bluebird is not happy about sharing, but he’s so small that flicker seems to just be amused.Phoebe giving me her “aren’t I adorable” pose.Oriole with something to say!Not seeing many barn swallows right now, but usually more come through in migration.Leaves are the reason it’s hard to see warblers in the fall! (yellow warbler)I’m sure there’s a conversation happening here. (eastern kingbird teenagers)I love how the salvia…