Starting to get warmer… let’s take a look at the July Observations at the Cove…
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July Flora…
Gardenias are still blooming. Coreopsis and Rudbeckia are also winding down however the daylilies are blooming beautifully as are the Rain Lillies. Anise Hyssop is in full bloom, with wild petunias, morning glory, Black Eyed Susan Vine. Chives are coming into bloom. Echinacea blooming very well. Turmeric has leafed out this month.
July Fauna…
Sand Hill Cranes are permanent residents and are heard in the morning and evening. Hawks are seen throughout the day as are occasional Turkeys. Deer have been minimal most of the month, but occasional tracks are seen on the road. Numerous squirrels now are all over and are eating in the garden ( Datil Peppers and Green Beans ) Deer flies were heavy at the beginning of the month but have actually been very minimal since the rains began. In their place are mosquitos…the worse they have ever been.
The warm nights are full, with sounds of Cicadas, Chuck Wills Widow, Bob White, and Frogs.
July Celestial Observations…
July’s full moon, known as the Full Buck Moon rose on July 9th. July 23 – New Moon. July 29, 30 – Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower. July 30 – Mercury at Greatest Eastern Elongation. Scorpio will be prevalent in the southern sky.
