It was a gorgeous weekend. Sunshine, seventies, and cool breezes. Picture perfect.
![Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Eastern Tiger Swallowtail](https://www.downeastthunderfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/eastern-tiger-swallowtail-500x333.jpg)
My garden was full of these Eastern Tiger Swallowtails.
![new pekin ducks in town neighbor](https://www.downeastthunderfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/neighbor-500x333.jpg)
The ducks checking out their new neighbors.
![Squeak enjoying a little free time by the pond. Squeak enjoying a little free time by the pond.](https://www.downeastthunderfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/squeak-500x333.jpg)
Squeak enjoying a little free time by the pond.
![Shadow kicking back with her babies. Shadow kicking back with her babies.](https://www.downeastthunderfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/mama-500x333.jpg)
Shadow kicking back with her babies. She’s such a good mama!
![Shadow's babies taking a break in a nesting box. Shadow's babies taking a break in a nesting box.](https://www.downeastthunderfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/shadows-babies-500x333.jpg)
Shadow’s babies taking a break in a nesting box.
![The new girls get their first taste of free ranging. The new girls get their first taste of free ranging.](https://www.downeastthunderfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/free-range-500x333.jpg)
The new girls get their first taste of free ranging.
![A pair of finches A pair of finches](https://www.downeastthunderfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/pair-of-finches-500x333.jpg)
A pair of finches – purple and gold – at my bird feeder.