Red-Headed Meadow Katydid I stopped by my favorite meadow today and found the field was singing! You could hear all the insects. They were everywhere. I love this time of year. The false foxglove and sunflowers are getting ready to bloom too. I'm so excited.

The hummingbirds are here. I currently have about 4 or 5 visiting the feeder, but the activity will build to a crescendo in September when they make their migration south. Last year we had more than 100 hummers at any one time. We had four feeders, with two having to be refilled three times a day, morning, noon and night. I think I went through over 20 pounds of sugar. It's a labor of love, but they're addicting to watch. Texture by ShadowHouse Creations.