You can almost set your watch by the afternoon rains. Ah, monsoon season at the canyon.
You run for cover for about 20 minutes.
And then the sun returns leaving a freshness that is palpable.
Broad-tailed Hummingbirds, immature and female
Even with the still chilly weather at the North Rim the hummingbirds have shown their young the sweet buffet outside my window.
Black-chinned hummingbird
The black-chinned hummers fly in very quietly compared to the shrill whistle of the broad-tailed’s flight.
Oh no, the feeders are empty. I’ve neglected my duties as a chef. It’s time to get on this order.