The last batch of dippers about to fledge in July.

 Four hungry chicks, 7/16.

 How many aquatic insects does it take to raise 4 growing chicks?

Between feedings, with downy head tufts7/16.

Looking back to May.

 The month started with an influx of Evening grosbeaks, "parrots of the north", Taos 5/1.

 And we had our last snowfall, very short-lived, 5/4.

 Ah, Spring! 5/4.

And new life, 5/5. (American dipper nest)