Every mid-August Purple Martins and other swallows will gather by the thousands to feed along the Maurice River before venturing off on their migration south for the winter.

Here are pictures of the spectacle by Jeff White.

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Here are more spectacular summer photos by Jeff White.






With the long spells of over-the-top hot weather we've had this summer, time really seems to drag. But in actuality, we have such a short time each year to appreciate the beauty and wonder of our native insects.

Garry Baldwin really captures the beauty and wonder of our local dragonflies and other insects; as well as our summer hummer visitor.