Around OakMeadows

 

Gulf Fritillary 

We went to see Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris. It was sweet and we both enjoyed it. We always get a hot dog, popcorn, and a drink which costs approximately twice what the tickets cost. Since we always go to the early feature on a weekday, the only people there are seniors like us. 

It has been very hot this past week. We had a few rain showers but not more than 1/2 inch total. JMM has been doing some watering early in the morning but by about 8:30, it’s getting hot and so it’s time to come inside. Sometimes I stay out a little longer reading or doing a Duolingo lesson but soon it is too hot especially if there is no cloud cover or breeze. Thank goodness for air conditioning!!

I am thinking about and looking into doing volunteer document transcription for the Smithsonian. I would do it at home online. I have the website and will check into it. More information later. 

My sweet Angie caught a mild case of Bordatella, kennel cough.  She had it once about 5 years ago when she first came to live with us and was very sick. We have since kept her vaccinations up to date but evidently dogs can get it even if they have been vaccinated but it doesn’t make them nearly as sick. She is now completely recovered and has had a bath so she is a happy (and clean smelling) dog. 

Since this is the end of the month, here’s the list of life at OakMeadows for July. It is short because it’s been too hot to spend much time outside. 

Birds

Barn Swallows 

Hummingbirds 

Cardinals 

Carolina Wrens

Blue Jays

Mockingbirds 

Tufted Titmouse 

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Black Vultures 

Killdeer 

Grackles

Collared Doves

Insects

Ants (I would really like to identify the types of ants that are around here.)

Wasps, black

Bumblebees 

Gulf Fritillaries 

Monarchs 

Giant Swallowtails

Unknown Skippers 

Eastern Pondhawks

Blue Darters

Mammals/Other

Raccoons 

Squirrels 

Armadillo