Monday, July 23, 2007

My Hummingbird!

I just had to show everyone one of the hummingbirds that have been enjoying my garden. This one is right outside my window by the computer. I have a butterfly bush (buddlia) outside and it seems to really enjoy it. I think this is a female (the male has a red throat). This weekend she was drinking from every tiny flower on the buddlia and then she actually sat down and rested for a while before continuing! I sat at my desk and snapped these pictures, I've never seen one spend so much time at one plant. I absolutely adore these little birds! I have planted as many flowers as possible that I think might appeal to them and I have seen them so much this summer it must be working! They seem to enjoy hollyhocks, lavender, petunias, and everything else around here. I even have a nectar feeder on the pergola by the back door for them. Aren't they just adorable!?





4 comments:

  1. I love seeing these little birds come to the flowers in my gardens, but I have never been able to get their picture. Great shots!!
    Debbie

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  2. Oh Kathy I love hummingbirds...they frequent our gardens daily!

    I can never get a good shot of them though...they move so fast!

    Love your pictures....thank you for shareing!

    Blessings, Dolly

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  3. Kathy,
    What awesome pictures of the hummingbird! They are my favorite birds and I just love to watch them! How did you get such good pictures of them?

    Amy

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  4. Kathy, they are gorgeous. And if you look really closely you can even see their wings, although they beat so fast. What a wonder digital cameras are. We don't have hummingbirds here, but lots of other nectar feeders that are sooo pretty.
    Coll :-}

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