Category Archives: Beyond the Backyard

Hummingbird Happiness

Posted on August 8, 2020 by kathydoremus

The Ruby-throated Hummingbirds have been enjoying our front yard trumpet vine, and I have been enjoying their enjoyment! This fellow darted back and forth grabbing quick nips of nectar. The blossoms were wet from the sprinkler, and after one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Beyond the Backyard | Tagged art, flowers, gardens, hobbies, nature, photography, Ruby-throated Hummingbird | 2 Comments

Gallivanting at the Gardens

Posted on July 26, 2020 by kathydoremus

Yesterday morning, hubby and I went on an impromptu date to nearby Smith-Gilbert Gardens. My hope was to get a few Butterfly photos and maybe a Hummingbird or two…and both of these hopes were granted. This Zebra Longwing (one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Beyond the Backyard | Tagged art, butterflies, flowers, gardens, hobbies, Hummingbird, nature, photography, Zebra Longwing | 12 Comments

A Last Hurrah Hodgepodge

Posted on January 24, 2019 by kathydoremus

With the temperatures dipping below bone-chilling, I am missing the warmer weather we had on our trip to Florida, as well as the beauty we were blessed to be surrounded with while at the wetlands. So, I thought I’d do … Continue reading →

Posted in Beyond the Backyard | Tagged bird photography, Florida, Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, photography, travel, wildlife | 7 Comments

A Wonderland of White

Posted on January 21, 2019 by kathydoremus

Here in Hotlanta, the weather has been unusually wintry – way too cold for us warm weather wimps. We even had some snow flurries dancing about in the air yesterday. Now, I am not a fan of below freezing temperatures … Continue reading →

Posted in Beyond the Backyard | Tagged adventure, bird photography, birds, Florida birds, hobbies, Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, nature, photography, travel, wetlands | 4 Comments

One Gorgeous Gallinule

Posted on January 17, 2019 by kathydoremus

During our visit to the Orlando Wetlands, Rick (aka sexy camera caddie!) and I went down a trail that was a peninsula between two marshes. As we approached the end, a blur of purple and green caught my eye before … Continue reading →

Posted in Beyond the Backyard | Tagged bird photography, birds, Florida, hobbies, nature, Orlando Wetlands, photography, Purple Gallinule, travel, water fowl, wildlife | 24 Comments

A Whole Host of Herons

Posted on January 15, 2019 by kathydoremus

Herons are so common to Floridians that I’m pretty sure they consider me crazy when I show up and go ga-ga over them! But hey – these oddly beautiful birds are not regular visitors to my backyard – nor am … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures With Earl, Beyond the Backyard | Tagged Great Blue Heron, Green Heron, herons, Little Blue Heron, Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, photography, Tri-colored Heron, water fowl | 21 Comments

A Few Words of Wisdom

Posted on January 13, 2019 by kathydoremus

I just got back from spending a couple of days in Titusville, exploring the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge and the Orlando Wetlands Park. While it is still fresh on my mind, I thought I’d pass along a few words of … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures With Earl, Beyond the Backyard | Tagged birds, Florida, Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, Orlando Wetlands, photography, travel, water fowl | 14 Comments

An Amphibious Invitation

Posted on October 8, 2018 by kathydoremus

The other day, while I was out taking pictures of Water Lilies, this fine fellow invited me over to his pad. His intentions seemed “toadally” above reproach, more amphibious than amorous, so we enjoyed a nice chat and then I … Continue reading →

Posted in Beyond the Backyard | Tagged fairy tales, frogs, humor, nature, photography, writing | 15 Comments

Not Just A Butterfly Bush

Posted on August 20, 2018 by kathydoremus

The purple-blossomed beauty that lures Swallowtails and Fritillaries to the front yard is not just a butterfly bush… …it’s also a hot-spot for the Hummingbirds!

Posted in Beyond the Backyard | Tagged birds, blossoms, gardening, hobbies, hummingbirds, nature, photography, summer | 4 Comments

Another Zinnia Lover

Posted on August 15, 2018 by kathydoremus

So…turns out I’m not the only Zinnia lover around! This glorious male goldfinch (and a handful of his friends) have taken quite a liking to our colorful front yard flowers. So much beauty!