Female Close-up

This lovely female came in for a close-up.

Close-up of Ruby Throated Hummingbird

This morning I set up the camera so we could get a closer view of this beauty. I never tire of seeing these little guys!

Beautiful Ruby Throat

We have seen a few battles for territory already at the feeders. The beautiful Ruby Throated male can be very aggressive. We don't worry since we set out numerous feeders all around our property. Boys will be boys and the girls are nothing to laugh at, they too are very territorial. Check out this video taken Easter Sunday. What a beauty!

First Day of Spring

It's the first day of Spring and the birds are singing. We have weathered some very strong winds from both the South and then from the North. Keeping up with the weather in the country we see others are still embattled with foul weather. We hope things will soon improve.

Our hummingbirds are back from wintering in Mexico. There are just a few, but we know that soon they will venture further north. With all the concerns with the economy and the weather we must not forget to provide for our friends. It is time to check our supplies of feeders. Make sure they are clean and in good repair. Wish you the best.

Our New Friend

We have a few milkweed plants that have attracted Monach butterflies and here is one of our new friends that resulted.

What's Happening in December

We still have hummingbirds in South Texas in December. We also set out seeds for other birds and are delighted to see Titmice visit along with sparrows. We got a glimps of a Cardinal but were unable to photograph it. Hope to get another chance. Are you watching for nature around your home?

Red Bird of Paradise Plant

We are excited that our new Bird of Paradise Plants are growing very well. They are only 6 inches tall and very bushy, which is excellent for their 4 month growth. We expect a profusion of flowers this spring, like the full grown one pictured above. Our gift sets contain 4 mini hummingbird feeders and at least 6 Bird of Paradise Plant seeds as well as at least 6 Yellow Trumpet Flower Plant seeds. We will continue to offer our gift sets through this holliday season and expect to continue to offer the sets in the future.