Female Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

This female hummingbird and one other have been living in and around my yard since May. They have been seen visiting the Weigela, Mountain Laurel, and Honeysuckle shrubs in May and June. Then as summer unfolded it drank nectar from the Honeysuckle Vine, Trumpet Vine and many other flowers. I have had a Hummingbird feeder available as well. I usually change it every two days. The male Ruby-Throated visited the yard about two weeks ago and did his fancy dance for the female. He was way too fast for me to capture on film.

Here is an amazing video, showing a hummer being fed by it's mom while being held in a human hand!

Backyard Birds

There are many birds to be discovered in your own backyard. Go outside and see what you can find. This male Goldfinch was enjoying some Thistle seed at my bird feeder. I don't know why he always sings "potato chip" when he prefers Nyjer/Thistle seed.

Beautiful Backyard Butterflies

Butterflies in the garden. This Eastern Tiger Swallowtail visits me everyday in my backyard, going from flower to flower. It can be quite a challenge capturing it on film. After watching me for days chasing it down for a photo. I think it finally grew tired of me and decided to land on my lilac bush and open its beautiful wings for me to take several shots. Since I was a little girl this has always been a favorite. I'm glad we found each other. Click on word butterflies to go to a great site for our fluttering friends.

Peek-a-boo!

I am a little Flying Squirrel! I like this cozy little house.