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Happy Humming
Some people hum when they are happy (like my Dad when he is sneaking snacks from the kitchen!) – and I am happy around wings that hum – like hummingbirds and hummingbird moths. While I was out taking pictures in … Continue reading
Posted in Backyard Birds
Tagged art, garden, hobbies, hummingbird moth, hummingbirds, photography, summer
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Not Just A Butterfly Bush
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
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A Happy Little Hummer
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
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Good Things Come…
When I first walked out into the front yard with my camera this afternoon there was very little activity – but the sun was shining and my soul was in need of a little photo-therapy, so I decided to wait … Continue reading
Posted in Backyard Birds
Tagged bird watching, flowers, georgia outdoors, hobbies, hummingbirds, nature, photography, Ruby-throated Hummingbird
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The Simple Joys of Summer
Bumble Bees And Butterflies Hummingbirds And Dragonflies Vibrant colors Soaring Hawks Curling tongues And “tuckered” dogs The simple joys that summer brings Beautiful blossoms and lovely wings
Posted in Words Without Birds
Tagged bees, butterflies, dragonflies, flowers, gardening, hummingbirds, Labradors, lilies, pets, photography, writing
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Go Set A Watchman
While out taking Fritillary photos yesterday, I saw this young male hummingbird diligently guarding his territory. His vigilant stance reminded me of the title of Harper Lee’s novel, Go Set a Watchman – a book that is still on my “want … Continue reading
Posted in Backyard Birds
Tagged birds, hobbies, hummingbirds, literature, novels, outdoor photography, photography, writing
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Hence The Name
Posted in Birds Without Words
Tagged bird watching, hobbies, hummingbirds, nature, photography, summer
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