Thursday, July 18, 2013

The backyard is humming with activity...


 The Lucifer Crocosmia is in full bloom right now and the hummingbird activity in the backyard has been non-stop...
We definitely have some new little visitors in addition to our regulars.

A friend stopped over the other day and we both took our cameras out back to see what we could capture. Some of these videos were taken that day.

I also went out this evening to see if I could capture any more to share. The following are some short snippets of male and female ruby throat hummers visiting the lucifer crocosmia and honeysuckle. I wish I could make these movies larger without them getting 'fuzzy.'

One hummer was feeding when another arrived, and the chase was on!

After visiting the crocosmia, this little guy visited the fuchsias that hang from the tent over the patio where I was sitting.

I was on the swing set deck patio next to the honeysuckle when I watched this little female start at the honeysuckle and then zip on over to the crocosmia.


I hope you are all enjoying your summer.

It's been brutally hot here in New England. I'm filling my more popular bird baths two, and sometimes three times a day to keep up with everyone's drinking and bathing.

Hoping for a break in this high temp, high humidity weather soon!

This week I'm joining Claudia, Mockingbird Hill Cottage for A Favorite Thing Saturday,
Cindy, My Romantic Home for Show & Tell Friday,

Stay cool, everyone!

Donna


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11 comments:

  1. LeeAnn at Mrs Black's July 18, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    This looks so pretty! It is very hot here also and we are leaving water for nature. Everything needs cooling down. x

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  2. MT BlogJuly 18, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Hummingbirds are my favorite! They are hard to catch though!

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  3. SusanJuly 18, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Hi Donna....Loved your hummer videos. It must be so thrilling to see them in person. You have made an enchanting place for them in your lovely backyard. Take care and I"m with you in hoping for a break in this maple syrup weather. NOT my fave. Susan

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  4. MaryJuly 18, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    I think you did very well with the little video...they are so hard to catch. Our neighborhood Hummingbird did not return this year :( Glad to be able to watch yours.

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  5. Tammy NJuly 18, 2013 at 11:46 PM

    Lovely garden even in the heat and humidity. We have been having hot, humid weather. The humidity is a little unusual for dry Utah climate. It probably won't last long.

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  6. Patty July 19, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    I love your garden and what a fun thing to do with a friend in making the videos.

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  7. Susan FreemanJuly 19, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    What a treat to watch your videos. Thank you!!!

    Big Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  8. ClaudiaJuly 20, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Love your yard, my friend, and your hummingbirds! The weather may break later today! Thank heaven.

    Thanks so much for joining in this week.

    xo
    Claudia

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  9. It's Just DottieJuly 20, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Your yard is a pleasure to look at.

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  10. SImple and Serene LivingJuly 21, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    Love your videos. We haven't been seeing the hummingbirds here this summer. Nice to meet you. xo Laura

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  11. DonnaJuly 21, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    They are so fun to watch!

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