May was very dry and mainly cool with the last freeze around the 21st.  Precipitation measured 1.08", 36% normal.  Precip. for the year is 149% normal.  Current REX block has yielded an extended rainless period, but moisture remains in garden soil a few inches down.

First plantings of all garden plants except beans done. Tomatoes and peppers not out yet but Brussel sprouts are.  Must water for germination.  Asparagus and Rhubarb being harvested.  Looks like many field crops have been planted by farmers.  

Currently watering shrubs and trees planted on USDA contract.  Current year trees off to a slow start except for cedars which were in wet ground.  Low afternoon humidities and winds but no wildfires nearby.

Lots of folks on beach on warm days.  Birding festival was a success, over 50 registrants from multiple states.  Blackfly season was short and mosquitos not bad so far.

All construction very active.

No fawns seen yet.  Deer numbers appear down after long winter.  Turkeys were much in evidence during gobbling season.  Dawn chorus of songbirds is subdued.  Only 1 Whip-poor-will at night vs. a dozen 10 years ago.