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September
insect on rabbitbrush
photo by sally king
The golden bloom of rabbitbrush adds color to the landscape in September.
THE NORM
Early in September afternoon thunderstorms may still occur regularly.  Later in September cloudy skies give way to clear blue skies accented by puffy white clouds.  Daytime temperatures continue to be warm or even hot.  Nighttime temperatures show a marked decline.  Summer birds start heading south for the winter, others arrive from summer locations to the north.  Labor Day weekend is the official end to the summer season.  Evening programs and Nightwalks are offered each week during the summer season. By month's end Virginia Creeper turns red and heralds the start of fall color.  Visitation remains high, especially on weekends. 
Western Pygmy Blue butterfly  

Did You Know?
Western Pygmy Blue butterflies are the smallest butterflies in North America. They have wingspans of just .5 to .6 inches.

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