The Hummers Are Back!

I am so happy to report that the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds have been back for a week or longer here in Eastern Kentucky. 

It is always a welcomed sight when these tiny birds return. 

How about you, are you seeing the hummers in your area?

In preparation of their return, I try to get my feeders out by the middle of April.

Each year, the hummers enjoy sitting on this branch just off of my deck. The branch has a crack in it so it may not last too many more years. 

The extremely short legs of the hummingbird prevents it from walking. Check out those short legs in the pic below. 

Did you know these hummers beat their wings more than 50 times per second while hovering to sip nectar from a flower? That's just unbelievable. 

Thanks for stopping by to see the return of the hummers to Western Kentucky - Judy.

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Saturday Spotlight @ Calypso in the Country

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At the Feeders and in the Trees - Week 32

Gosh, it was a little late in the day to take any pics but I looked out our sliding door to the deck and a hummer was sitting on one of the feeder poles. What a thrill to get this pic! 

I was focusing and clicking as fast as I could just hoping to get at least one good pic. Well, I got several decent ones to be 6:30 pm. Don't think I have ever gotten a shot of a hummer on the pole. Not as much detail in the pic because of the time of day, but I'm a happy camper.

A few days ago, I captured three American Goldfinches at one of my feeders eating black oil sunflower seeds. 

I think this Tufted Titmouse was a bit startled when the Carolina Chickadee flew in and landed on the branch very close to him.

The Chickadee didn't stay long and the Titmouse was left in amazement.

I have spent so much of the summer working in my gardens and taking pics of flowers and  butterflies that I haven't captured as many birds. 

I thankful to return to spending more time birding - Judy.

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Grace at Home @ The Charm of Home

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Saturday Sparkles @ Pieced Pastimes on Friday

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Mosaic Monday @ Normandy Life
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Make It Pretty Monday @ The Dedicated House

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Share Your Cup Thursday @ Have A Cup of Mrs. Olson on Wednesday evening
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Home and Garden Thursday @ A Delightsome Life on Wednesday evening

At the Feeders and in the Trees - Week 31

I am happy to see the hummers are still here. This Ruby-Throated hummingbird must be the female since the bright red throat is absent. I love to hear their chatter when I'm sitting on the deck. They don't sing but you can recognize their chatting. 

We were at Kentucky Lake last weekend and I went to the restaurant where we have our boat,  and a lady was standing very still on the walkway and said "I'm watching the hummingbirds, we don't have them were I live." She said she lived in Florida. I am so thankful we have them in my area. I love watching them daily.

The Tufted Titmouse must watch to see when I am putting out black-oiled sunflower seeds because he comes by pretty quickly. He stays year-round here in Kentucky.

The Carolina Chickadee is always fun to watch and moves so quick. He grabs a seed and flies to a branch to crack it.

Thanks for stopping by - Judy.

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Pink Saturday @ How Sweet the Sound on Friday

Saturday Sparkles @ Pieced Pastimes on Friday

Pink Saturday @ How Sweet the Sound on Friday

Create, Bake, Grow & Gather @ Shabby Art Boutique on Friday

Sundays at Home @ My Soulful Home on Saturday

Table It Link Party @ Life and Linda
Inspiration Monday @ Our Southern Home
Dishing It and Digging It @ Rustic & Refined on Sundays

Met Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch

Mosaic Monday @ Normandy Life
Amaze Me Monday @ Dwellings
Make It Pretty Monday @ The Dedicated House

Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday

The Scoop @ Stone Gable Blog

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Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style

Share Your Style Link Party @ 21 Rosemary Lane on Wednesday evening

Home and Garden Thursday @ A Delightsome Life on Wednesday evening

At the Feeders and in the Trees - Week 27

I have been particularly interested in the Rose-breasted Grosbeaks this week.

They seem to spend the most time at the feeders with safflower seeds. 

The female Rose-breasted Grosbeak is visiting daily too. She has an obvious white eyebrow.

She is a heavily streaked brown and white bird. 

I was happy to get a pic of both of them at the feeder. 

I did snap a couple of pics of the male starting to take flight.

It's great seeing the hummingbirds each day at the feeders and in the trees. 

The Goldfinches are eating the nyjer food at the feeders.

Linking to 

Saturday's Critters @ Viewing Nature with Eileen on Saturdays

Camera Critters on Saturday
I'd Rather Be Birdin' on Saturday at noon

Outdoor Wednesday @ A Southern Daydreamer

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Nature Notes @ Rambling Woods

Thankful Thursday @ It's a Small Town Life

Little Things Thursday @ Random-osity

Friday Photo Journal @ Serendipity is Sweet

Looks Who's Back

I am thankful to see the Rose-Breasted Grosbeak return to my feeders. 

A female cardinal and the grosbeak share a little space on the feeder filled with safflower seeds. 

The Ruby-throated hummingbirds have also returned to my feeders.

Thanks for stopping by - Judy.

Saturday's Critters @ Viewing Nature with Eileen on Saturdays
Camera Critters on Saturday
I'd Rather Be Birdin' on Saturday at noon

Pink Saturday @ How Sweet the Sound

Outdoor Wednesday @ A Southern Daydreamer

Wild Bird Wednesday @ Paying Ready Attention Photo Gallery
Nature Notes @ Rambling Woods

Thankful Thursday @ It's a Small Town Life
Little Things Thursday @ Random-osity

Friday Photo Journal @ Serendipity is Sweet