Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Tag: hummingbirds
Garden Update and Hummingbird Dance
Good morning and welcome to my garden where life is growing and hummingbirds are courting! Here’s the view of the garden beds from above. Herbs and flowers are at their peak and edibles are in various stages of growth. Bush beans are flourishing and… Continue Reading “Garden Update and Hummingbird Dance”
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Birds and the Bees and the Flowers and the Trees
You’ll be seeing more of my backyard during these stay at home orders; and fortunately there’s always something new with the birds and the bees and the flowers and the trees! I’m especially thankful for the hummingbirds that call my garden home. I love… Continue Reading “Birds and the Bees and the Flowers and the Trees”
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Lifted Spirits in the Garden
During this time of ‘staying at home’ I’m thankful I can retreat to my backyard and enjoy the beauty of nature. And I’m not alone. I caught this little hummer perched high above in the fir tree, looking fresh and fluffy. And I found… Continue Reading “Lifted Spirits in the Garden”
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Welcome to my Garden!
Good morning! And to all of you who are housebound, welcome to my garden! That includes you hummingbirds – you are welcome to stop by for a bath anytime! 🙂 ~ Susanne
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The Changing Color of the Anna’s Hummingbird
I replenished the feeders yesterday so the nectar was fresh and plentiful during this week of snowy weather. I watched the first hummingbird hover nearby – apparently for a good look at me – before swooping in dressed in camouflage of green and black. … Continue Reading “The Changing Color of the Anna’s Hummingbird”
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Today’s Visitation – An Anna’s Hummingbird Stops by for a Drink
Yesterday I replenished the feeders and this morning watched as an Anna’s Hummingbird came by for a drink. It was a wonderful way to start the day. For both of us. ~ Susanne
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A Late Fall Walk at Seattle’s Seward Park
After a record dry November the rain has finally returned to the Pacific Northwest but mainly as drizzle and not enough to keep us housebound. And so with umbrellas in hand we headed for a walk at Seward Park, a jewel in the crown… Continue Reading “A Late Fall Walk at Seattle’s Seward Park”
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Of Cats and Gardens
I couldn’t pass up the chance to share a few of my favorite photos in response to Sunday Still’s Photo Challenge. I’ll start with a picture of sweet Benji on my lap in the garden. Yes, it’s the same one that made it into… Continue Reading “Of Cats and Gardens”
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Stalking the Hummingbirds
They don’t seem to mind. I hide behind a nearby tree and wait for them to appear. Sometimes I wait in vain and when I return to the house they come and feed. So who’s watching who? Occasionally they indulge my passion – as… Continue Reading “Stalking the Hummingbirds”
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Spring Color at Soos Creek Botanical Garden
It’s been a long week and I needed to get out for fresh air and an easy walk. Soos Creek Botanical Garden was just the ticket so after a quick coffee stop I drove south to the lovely Botanical Garden in Auburn, to walk… Continue Reading “Spring Color at Soos Creek Botanical Garden”
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