A House Wren has recently set up a territory within earshot of our townhouse; it was not present in May and early June.  Robins, Song Sparrows, catbirds, and even a towhee are still singing some.  But it's late July and soon everyone will go quiet. 

How accurate are winter weather forecasts made in July?  Does anybody know?  On the other hand, if I recall correctly, the summer of 1976 was on the cool and dry side and it was followed by the cold and snowy winter of 1976-7...

Rob Hilton
Silver Spring