Our fields are now full of green shoots
(Bird and shadow! I was delighted to get the two together)
The first cutting of alfalfa has occurred in all three fields
Finally, we having truly
Started summer here.
For us…here on the farm
Summer starts with the first cutting of alfalfa, usually around the first of June
Here is another bird shadow–only of the Northern Harrier Hawk
Then Fall begins with the harvest of pinto beans. (Which we don’t raise anymore)
So June, July, August—Summer.
That sweetest time of the year (for me)
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
An opportune post, I was just trying a few lines about heralds of summer and your line about the cutting of alfalfa fell right into my lap.
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🙂 Good Morning, Andy
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I hope you have a very enjoyable, healthy and happy summer.
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Thank you…I plan on it. Good Morning, George! 🙂
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You are becoming a “birder” like Donna…
http://bayphotosbydonna.com/2021/06/02/dickcissel-delight/
Did growing pintos become too much?
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Yes. the combine broke and to repair it will take mucho dollars and/or a new combine.
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Oh! Goodness…
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Your alfalfa field is beautiful! Hope the water hold out for you!
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Me too. Sure is a tiring time. Water, bugs and wind. 😦
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So pleased to hear that summer is with you! Gosh, alfalfa cut already! Bet it smells super ..
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And sold! YAY
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That’s awesome 🙂
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