It’s almost like summer officially arrived today. The sun felt stronger this morning, and the grass on the hill looked considerably more golden than it did they day before. On this side of the Cascades, the Northwest is drying out. Although we have blue skies and warm weather ahead, we also have to contend with an arid and dusty landscape until the snows arrive later this year. It will be a sad day when the last raspberry is picked and the chimps will have to wait until next summer for more.
The chimpanzees are dealing with the annual desiccation of Young’s Hill in their own way. Today’s lunch of nuts and veggies was spread across the habitat, motivating them to spill out of the Greenhouse and forage. The prairie grass was extra crispy underfoot, causing the chimps to tread carefully while wading through in search of food.
Negra:
Burrito:
Jody:
Jamie:
After collecting handfuls of produce, the chimps all climbed onto the habitat’s various wooden structures. From there, they could eat their meal in the warm sunshine while sitting far above the prickly grass below.
Foxie:
Negra:
The meal ended the way that all great meals end; the chimps put their feet up and took a well-deserved siesta.
Burrito:
Even this dismembered troll doll dozed off.
Only one chimpanzee returned to the outdoors to enjoy some alone time in the shade…
…and I soon identified her as Foxie, enjoying a moment of solitude in the warm summer breeze.
Beautiful! 🙂
Lovely Anthony!! Thank you so much for this window into their world!! Hugs and love to you all…
The chimps are glistening in the bight sunshine. That last photo of Burrito is too much. Always a delight to see them enjoying Young’s Hill.
I liked that one, too. That, anda the dozing troll doll!
Love the last photo of Burrito. He is such a sweetheart.
The last raspberries of summer…so soon? Alas. On the bright side, a few more months from now and the Jodysaurus and other revived prehistoric creatures might be groaning with delight over the autumn’s pumpkins. In the mean time, I trust that there remains enough sweet corn and tomatoes to satisfy the palates of Neggie, Missy, and co.