What an entertaining joy these two have been since we moved the feeders just outside the back door! "Mama" seems to have brought "Papa" around, and the two of them swoop and dive around the yard AND around us! When I go out, I tap the bottom of the feeder (which releases the air bubbles), click my tongue a few times, and she nearly always comes over. Both Ken and I are amazed! I just kept shooting photos of them, not knowing what I'd get, but I can clearly see the difference in the two! This area of the yard is always in the shade, so I may not get the brilliant coloration others have captured. Still, I know the water will remain fresh for 3-4 days until I give them another refill.
Nest update: I'm going to have Ken climb the ladder to check the nest for eggs or chicks. I don't see her sitting on it much.
Squirrel update: Twice I've seen a squirrel in the tree just outside the window, but I don't think it was Frosty. Hopefully she'll return when (literally!) the dust settles!
"Fred" update: Billy wrote today that he's been seeing Fred around the neighbourhood, so he's come through the worst of the winter. The prospects are good that I'll have "A Summer Cat" again in July...
These are fantastic! Beautiful and a colorful background too. I ordered a feeder very similar to this just a couple days ago, and now I am anxious for it to arrive :)
@fjmom I found this on line, too, but discovered Home Depot carries them. I had the red plastic one, but wasn't pleased that it "smelled musty" even after a good cleaning. Glass will be easy to clean well, and these little birds are so special, I want to make my offering as nice as I can. Thanks for liking them, too, Carol, and for the fave!
Stunning capture Louise!! Such beautiful little birds and how wonderful they seem so relaxed with you!! I think you really are Dr Dolittle!! LOL!! Fav!
How awesome is this! Such great photos of these beauties. I also really like the colorful bokeh you've got on the left photo. A favourite. I bet its fun to watch them throughout the day.
Interesting that she comes almost to you when you go out. You definitely have a way with animals....... These little guys definitely appreciate what you do for the. Sweet shots. Thanks for the other "pet" updates.
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Thank you all so much for faving this photo and sending it to the PP...quite a delightful surprise! There will likely be more hummingbird photos on my horizon as Ken reported seeing an egg in the process of hatching in the nest when he peered in this morning! xo
Hey, these guys look familiar. I wonder......no, couldn't be. My mama didn't sit on the eggs to much, so maybe you have something there. Love the way you aligned the feeder in the shots.
April 14th, 2015
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Thank you all so much for faving this photo and sending it to the PP...quite a delightful surprise! There will likely be more hummingbird photos on my horizon as Ken reported seeing an egg in the process of hatching in the nest when he peered in this morning! xo