Parched

So little rain. The forest is parched. Leaves dusty. Sticks snap dry. Moss brown. But the beaver pond is providing sustenance and birds are coming to browse and feed in its waters. Fuzzy ferns are popping out of the ground and the usual vibrant green river foliage is now bordering the brook. On close inspection the leaves of these plants don't look quite as green as usual.
Wood ducks, Canada geese, mallard ducks are also frequent visitors.