Tag Archives: flowers

A Happy Little Hummer

Posted on July 2, 2018 by kathydoremus

As I was out stalking Swallowtails, this happy little hummer paid a visit. He spent half his time hovering, and the other half just hanging around. He helped himself to some nectar from the butterfly bush… …and then perched on … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged art, birds, flowers, gardening, hobbies, hummingbirds, nature, photography | 28 Comments

A Swallowtail Sampler

Posted on June 30, 2018 by kathydoremus

Butterflies are now starting to show up in greater abundance in the front yard. Yesterday, every time I walked out the door, I saw a Tiger Swallowtail nipping nectar on the butterfly bush. Like this beautiful male with his bold … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies and Blossoms | Tagged butterfly, flowers, gardening, hobbies, nature, photography, Swallowtail Butterfly, Tiger Swallowtail | 15 Comments

Summer’s Here (I’m For That)

Posted on June 24, 2018 by kathydoremus

As I sat down to write this post, words from an old James Taylor song popped into my mind – Summer’s here, I’m for that Got my rubber sandals, got my straw hat Got my cold beer, I’m just glad … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies and Blossoms | Tagged art, butterflies, flowers, fritillary, gardening, hobbies, photography, swallowtail | 9 Comments

First Hummer of the Summer

Posted on June 15, 2018 by kathydoremus

Okay…so it’s technically not summer yet…but for the sake of a rhyming title, I am taking the liberty of welcoming the season a few days early. And I did indeed get a picture of my first hummer of the summer … Continue reading →

Posted in Beyond the Backyard | Tagged butterflies, flowers, gardening, hobbies, hummingbird moth, nature, photography | 22 Comments

Please Don’t Lunch On The Lilies

Posted on May 26, 2018 by kathydoremus

Whereas our backyard is overflowing with bird feeders, our front yard is filled with flowers – with Lilies being the beauties that are currently blossoming. This morning, I went out and snapped a few photos while the raindrops from last … Continue reading →

Posted in Beyond the Backyard | Tagged beauty, flowers, gardening, hobbies, labrador retrievers, mutts, nature, photography | 18 Comments

Pretty in Pink

Posted on April 3, 2018 by kathydoremus

Our backyard Dogwoods are blossoming, and while they sure do look lovely in their creamy white… …there’s no denying they are pretty in pink! I think it’s safe to say that spring has officially sprung!