Tag Archives: hummingbirds

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! Advertisements

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

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

Good Things Come…

Posted on August 27, 2017 by kathydoremus

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 | 28 Comments

The Simple Joys of Summer

Posted on June 25, 2017 by kathydoremus

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 | 17 Comments

Go Set A Watchman

Posted on August 26, 2016 by kathydoremus

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 | 15 Comments

Hence The Name

Posted on August 24, 2016 by kathydoremus

Posted in Birds Without Words | Tagged bird watching, hobbies, hummingbirds, nature, photography, summer | 12 Comments

A Humming Bee?

Posted on June 24, 2016 by kathydoremus

I took my camera out to the font yard today in the hopes of catching a Hummingbird sipping nectar from the Canna Lilies; instead, I came across a creature I had never seen before. It looked (and acted) like a … Continue reading →