Nature Happenings

• • First brood of immature hummingbirds begin to show up at nectar feeders early in the month.
  • Thistle plants begin to seed; goldfinches gather thistledown for nesting material.
  • Butterfly milkweed in bloom. Look for Monarch Butterfly adults, eggs and larva.
  • Watch local ponds for immature herons and bitterns.
  • Praying Mantis begin appearing in the yard.
  • Fireflies become abundant this month.
  • Katydids start calling late in the month.