Birds of Kentucky: American Goldfinch 2021-08-14 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. Wikipedia says that goldfinches can be attracted with "feeders containing niger seed, or by planting grasses and perennial plants, such as zinnias, cosmos, bee balm, or globe thistle, which produce seedheads favored by finches." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Kentucky Color: Last Dog Day of 2021 2021-08-14 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Billy Joe Fudge. By Billy Joe Fudge Dog Days of Summer begin July 3rd and end August 11th according to most. On the 11th of August 2021, I took a break off Snake Creek Road from the 100+ heat index temperatures. I leaned my trusty walking stick agin the deeply furrowed bark of a masterful Chestnut oak before taking my recline at its base. Granddaddy Longlegs sat poised to pounce upon an unsuspecting insect as I sat beneath it. Sitting with my back against the North side of a tree always energizes me. It is like I can feel the gallons of water and starches and minerals passing up and down between the roots anchored in the cool soil and the sun drenched and wind swept, leafy crown above. Dare I say again; beauty is where you find it! Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Farmers Market on the Square Saturdays 2021-08-13 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Gale Cowan, Adair County Judge Executive. This month Fiscal Court put the spotlight on Adair County farm families and their contributions to the lives of our citizens. When you stop in to shop, be sure and add a special thank-you. The Market starts at 8amCT Saturdays at the corner of Merchant and Campbellsville Streets in Columbia. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Improvements on the Burkesville Street corner 2021-08-13 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Mayor Pam Hoots. The Columbia Public Works Department made new walkways from parking to the sidewalk at the corner of Burkesville Street on the Public Square. Jackie Chapman, Tim smith and Sam baker completed the ramps on Thursday morning. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Butterfly: Silvery checkerspot 2021-08-13 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A silvery checkerspot prepares for liftoff. Spotted in a local park. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Rain and Clouds downtown 2021-08-13 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. Rain and clouds around 1:30pm on a busy Friday downtown. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Armadillo caught on game camera 2021-08-13 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Kat Parker. Kat writes, "We had this picture last week on a game camera near Holmes Bend Marina. It looks like an armidillo to me!" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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