Pics of the Weekend

Blessed with sunny days on the porch and in the garden, and a weekend of porch time to capture the action all around. Enjoy this weekend's offering.

 This Ruby-throated hummer showed up in the yard this week. I dubbed him the 'Super-sonic Ruby', for his speed, and his ability to harass every feeder in the yard and garden at one time.

 The Tiger Swallowtail was active in the zinnias on Saturday.

 Late sun on Saturday, and this one escaped 'Super-sonic Ruby' to get a sip.

 Early sunlight on Sunday, and the two Yellow-crowned Night Herons were trolling the edge of the pond. Caught this one in mid-stride.

 He never spent any time at the feeders or flowers, but I did catch him taking a breather. Actually, he's just diligently watching each feeder.

 The Gulf Fritillary on a forlorn zinnia. Don't know what got the petals.

 Fritillary with landing gear down.

 My Sunday treat; the Sulfur butterfly showed up for the first time this season.

And we wrap it up with 'yaller on yaller'.

Pics of the Day

A sunny afternoon at the office deck, and a few moments to capture the hummingbirds visiting the deck feeder.

 Pretty much matching the color of the feeder, the Ruby-throated lets us see

the full meal deal.

 That's a dance move for you.

We can watch them all day long and never tire.

Pics of the Day

Got home early enough to catch a few shots in the waning light. And caught the Yellow crowned Night Heron in the early morning light. It was a great day.

 Always a treat when one of the pond birds lands up close to our side of the pond. This Yellow crowned Night Heron was demonstrating his balance.

 Then he took off toward the big tree that came down with the tornado.

 Obviously very comfortable with that one-legged stance.

 Then late day this little fellow was really after the zinnias, and provided a lot of camera time.

 Note she is sitting on the petal, and not bending it.

Just a whole lot of fun watching the hummers.