Friday, August 8, 2014

A Little Hummingbird & A Pretty Moth

I'm doing my best to make my backyard Hummingbird friendly.  I keep seeing them, but they're so quick!  I finally got a pic of one yesterday, look closely he/she is there. :)

Today I saw this unusual moth.  He/she sat still and let me take a few pics.  I just love nature, we've been given so many gifts if we just take time to appreciate them.

Happy weekend to you!








17 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

love the furry moth! so pretty! glad you have hummers!

Anonymous said...

Great photos, Marie. Don't you love watching the hummers?

Happy weekend.

The Cranky said...

I love hummingbirds, they are such characters! The furry moth is absolutely stunning, it's a pity more people don't pay attention to them.
Happy Weekend!

Ginny Hartzler said...

I see the little hummer!! So sweet!!! We found a moth on the rug the other day and I took pictures. It has taken me days to identify him, so much that my eyes really hurt! Ours was plain, yours is fuzzy and fantastic!!

Ms. A said...

Hi, Marie! That reminds me of a poodle moth, which I've only seen in photos.

Ann said...

I've never had much luck attracting hummingbirds and the one time I did see one it was too fast for me to get it's picture.
That moth is really interesting. It looks very fuzzy

SquirrelQueen said...

That is on very furry moth, I have never seen one like that before. Getting shots of hummers is hard. If you figure out the secret let me know. :)

Hope you all have a great weekend.

betty said...

That is an interesting moth, Marie; I haven't seen one those colors. You did great getting the picture of the hummingbird. My son bought me a hanging plant for Mother's Day and I enjoy watching the hummingbirds come to "taste" of it. One day two of them were "fighting" over it :)

enjoy the weekend

betty

MadSnapper said...

i bet those hummers are so quick the camera can't focus... if you have sport mode on your camera try that. the moth is a furry beauty and those trees are magnificent

Tina@WhatWeKeep said...

I haven't seen any hummers around here this year...glad you captured one! The moth is very cool. :)

DeniseinVA said...

Great photos of the hummer and the moth. I rarely get to see hummingbirds and that moth is a real pretty one.

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

I agree with your philosophy :) I have yet to get a hummingbird picture. If I am out on my porch and am treated to one coming by I basically just hold my breath...and enjoy. Have never had the camera out there at the right time!

I like your unusual moth! :)

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

Gosh that's a weird looking moth! Great shots!

My Mind's Eye said...

Hi Marie!!
YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY for your hummingbird picture! Any time we are lucky enough to get one it makes our day. That is a very unusual moth.
Hugs Madi and Mom
PS we are about to finish a big project here at my abode...more info tomorrow

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Moth???? Very interesting looking one!!!!!!

I love hummingbirds and hope they visit you. I have 3 feeders out here --and recently, we've had quite a few hummers around.. BUT--I can NEVER be fast enough to get their photo.... Oh Well...

Hope you are enjoying your new home and area.
Hugs,
Betsy

bobbybegood1 said...

oh i see it. hummingbirds are amazing. i love them. the moth is also special. i agree with you that nature (we being a part of it) gives us fabulous blessings if we just stop and notice. great post. cheers!!

Unknown said...

Hi Marie,
Great shot of the hummingbird, I bet they are difficult to catch on photo. Hope you're doing fine.
Hugs,
Eva