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The intense heat brought out this dragonfly, perched atop the plants in my newly landscaped front yard.

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This very tiny cardinal was having his first flying lesson near my fence. Unfortunately, his brother (or sister) attracted Emmi's attention before I saw him and he did not survive the encounter. This little guy was also hopping around in my backyard the next day (I had to keep Emmi inside all day)

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From My Father's World

Practice makes perfect! Monday morning, I almost stepped on this little guy when I was pushing the trash can out to the street. He began squawking, I jumped and he flopped deeper into the grass! I guess the flying lessons were working because he was gone a few moments later.

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Mama bird was able to get these two little guys safely hidden away in some nearby bushes.