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Although this could very well be a picture of me finding a new treasure at a favorite nursery, it's actually an illustration by David Catrow for a children's book called Plantzilla.

Thursday, January 4, 2018

Flying Jewels

One nice thing about being on break from work is that I get to see the garden in the light and enjoy the antics of the hummingbirds.  There are three feeders in my garden but the one closest to the back door seems to be the most popular for some reason. 


Maybe because it's closest to the blooming Mahonia.  

There were seven of these cuties eating, standing guard, and fighting for territory at one time.  


It's a good thing that they're wearing coats as it's cold out there!


Like me, they're dreaming of warmer weather. 

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11 comments:

  1. Kris PetersonJanuary 4, 2018 at 8:20 AM

    Great pictures of the feisty feathered creatures!

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  2. ShirleyJanuary 4, 2018 at 8:29 AM

    So pretty and cute, little bright spots in the winter garden. We don't have hummingbirds in the winter and I do miss them.

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  3. danger gardenJanuary 4, 2018 at 8:44 AM

    The feeder closest to the back door is the most popular because that's where you are!

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  4. AlisonJanuary 4, 2018 at 8:52 AM

    Thanks for sharing your photos of the hummingbirds! They are so much fun to watch. I second what danger said.

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  5. FlowerLady LorraineJanuary 4, 2018 at 3:53 PM

    Oh my gosh, the pink throated one is absolutely stunning. Thanks for sharing these beauties with us.

    FlowerLady

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  6. Linda ReederJanuary 4, 2018 at 7:41 PM

    With the snow earlier the last of the fuschia flowers are gone, so I haven't seen any hummers recently. We are trying to get winter blooming mahonia going for the purpose of feeding then. We have not had good luck with sugar water feeders here.

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  7. chavlinessJanuary 4, 2018 at 7:53 PM

    I can't believe they set still for you, long enough to take a picture... they are usually so quick and buzz around.

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  8. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥January 5, 2018 at 6:56 AM

    Great photos of hummingbirds.
    I have never seen these birds in nature.
    Greetings from Poland:)
    Lucja

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  9. JasonJanuary 6, 2018 at 4:15 PM

    I love hummingbirds! How great that you have them in January. Delightful pictures!

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  10. Beth @ PlantPostingsJanuary 6, 2018 at 8:56 PM

    Seven at one time! Oh my gosh, you're so lucky! I miss our RB hummingbirds and so look forward to their return in May. How many species do you have in your area? Great captures!

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  11. outlawgardenerJanuary 7, 2018 at 7:50 AM

    There are four species that live in Washington: Rufous, Anna's, Calliope, and Black-Chinned. Only Anna's stay around for the winter; the others have sense enough to vacation in the south during the cold months.

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