In the middle of August, the birds that nested here near the pond are busy teaching their young to hunt. Or maybe they are hiding while they molt into new fresh feathers.
Meanwhile, the late blooming native plants have grown tall and display their splendid blossoms.
Ironweed Veronia fasciculata blooms purple and Swamp Milkweed Asclepias incarnata grows next to the pond. They both attract pollinators, including bees and butterflies.
