Drops of Beauty #436

“I love you so much, but I have a headache from you so give me a hug then please go away.” - Carson, 4 years oldHello friends! I had to include this quote becuase it’s so adorable, and honestly, haven’t we all wanted to say it at some point in time? What a good way to set a boundary when needed! It’s warm here, but a big cold front is coming late this week so my fingers are crossed.Here are my photo choices for today:October 2, 2026This little guy was still at my feeder on Monday 10/12. He looks a bit ragged and tired!Here comes trouble, lol! (mallards)Turkey vultures drying out those feathers on a day with heavy fog.The watering hole was busy!The winter warblers (yellow-rumped warblers) are back and flitting through the trees.Flying cigar, aka chimney swift.Swallow in the fog.Curious young ring-billed gull.I hope these beautiful monarchs make it safely to Mexico!Skippers really do look like flying teddy bears to me.Painted lady on the salvia. I’m so glad I planted these…