Floppy Robins (video) and some MidSummer Flowers
22 June
The “Floppy Robins” that were raised in the nest just by our front door are growing fast and gradually learning to be independent, though their parents seem not totally convinced they will make it. In this short video, two of them are flopping around, trying to take fruits from the Amelanchier tree. They are not very stable on thin branches and often fall off - need to work on that skill. The spotty juvenile breasts will be replaced by red as they mature. Nothing special about this video, simply nice to have the youngsters around.
An important bit of bird science
When Gulls want to steal your snacks, just stare back at them
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/when-gulls-attack-just-stare-back
Next, some flowers this very hot Sunday, while we wait for the beds of later flowering native plants to start showing in the weeks ahead.
Iris Sibirica
Enjoy it while you can - this rose is a magnet for Japanese beetles who will be arriving any day now. Wonderful scent.
** Coming on Tuesday morning …
… look out for a new Offshoots & Byways post. Something a bit different:
