Pics of the Day

One hundred degree days, and a healthy work load, really cut back on the picture-taking activity. Got a chance late this afternoon to open the window at the office and stalk the hummingbird feeder. Enjoy today's offering.

 General activity around the feeders has picked up, so you can't help but feel like there are already some travelers headed south.

 The Black-chinned male camps out there in the trees almost in line with the feeder.

 At this angle, the Guardian would be coming up on her back.

 Then sometimes she perches right above the feeder and waits for him to chase somebody else off.

 Hoping to get a little peek at that purple throat.

 My patience paid off. The feeder helped a little with the sun bouncing off the glass.

That is one glorious throat!

Pics of the Day

Even though the typical string of 100-degree days is here, the mornings on the porch have actually been pleasant. The hummingbird activity seems to be picking up, and some Green Herons have been camping out near the shore on the pond. Enjoy.

 End of day at the office, the hummers are chasing around and the feeder is in full sun.

 Early morning sun on the garden feeder at the end of my porch.

 Sporting a little pollen on his snout!

 The female snuck in while the male wasn't lookin'!

 Down at the other end of the porch, this male Ruby-throated is guarding another feeder.

And out on the pond, some Green Herons have found a convenient perch on some large limbs.

 Didn't know they were interested in dragon flies!

Pics of the Day

It was a cool morning on the porch, but work was calling, so no morning porch pics today. I waited until the end of the workday when the office deck hummingbird feeder was in full light and the hummers were active chasing around the feeders.

 The guardian of the feeder, the male Black-chinned hummingbird.

 Hangin' a hard left to avoid a confrontation.

 So we see we also have a female doing a little chasing here!

 And this one showing off a little back-bling.

 It's hard to tell who is going where here!

 Not sure if she wants to stay or not!

 Very aware of the right, and the left.

Marvelous, glorious creatures!