Friday, May 3, 2013

Ruby-throated Hummingbird and Honeysuckle



Look at this Ruby-throated Hummingbird seeking something sweet and found the juice. Our honeysuckle was planted for them but in two or three years it has not been able to grow much after this first season. I had to cut it back in an effort to revitalize it. I am looking forward to a lot of new growth this summer and an abundance of hummingbirds.

17 comments:

Wayne (Woody), whatever said...

This is fabulous! I really need to put my feeders.

Patty said...

Little fella is a beauty!

oldmanlincoln said...

It is feeder time here and I suppose it will be everywhere.

oldmanlincoln said...

They sure are pretty.

Paz said...

That would be realy cool if the honeysuckle grows the way you want it and it attracts the hummingbirds. Really cool, indeed.

claude said...

Cute bird and great shot, Abe.
Havea nice week-end !

claude said...

Cute bird and great shot, Abe.
Havea nice week-end !

Birdman said...

I'm gonna try humming this tune. WONDERFUL image caught!

Abraham Lincoln said...

I am hoping that this summer will be good and the two plants that I cut back will flourish and bloom like crazy. Honeysuckle is usually an "invasive" species but I can't or haven't been able to get these two that are several years old now, to grow up on the fence without being tied or staked.

Abraham Lincoln said...

Thank you Claude.

Abraham Lincoln said...

Still humming I hope?

Abraham Lincoln said...

Still humming I hope?

Dina said...

Gorgeous --the bird, the flower, and the photo!
It is good to see you again, dear Abe. Be well.

Dina said...

Gorgeous --the bird, the flower, and the photo!
It is good to see you again, dear Abe. Be well.

Abraham Lincoln said...

I am still getting around though it is with oxygen concentrators nowadays. I am lucky and able to get outside if it isn't too cold or too hot.

Abraham Lincoln said...

I am still getting around though it is with oxygen concentrators nowadays. I am lucky and able to get outside if it isn't too cold or too hot.

RamblingRound said...

So I am wondering how you capture the hummingbird without motion in its wings! I know you have a great camera and you are an outstanding photographer, but I have tried and friends have tried, and no matter the camera settings, there is always wing motion. :)