Sunflowers Make Me Smile

All flowers are pretty to me, but the sunflower has that extra something.  Maybe because it's bright yellow like the sun, it can perk up any yard, any room or a person's day. :)  
Hope my sunflower will give you a smile. :)  

The Hummers Are Back

Hummingbirds are always a delight, but so difficult to photograph!  Hubby and I captured these beauties. :)

Hubby captured this juvenile female Ruby-throated Hummimgbird.

Their wings beat up to 80 times per second!

I caught this young male at the feeder.
The spots on the throat make me think he's a juvenile Ruby-throated Hummingbird.

I followed him up to this branch .

It was exciting to watch him relax in the tree!

He's no bigger than three inches!

Do You or Don't You

Read Horoscopes? 

This mug was a gift to me years ago.  It was from a friend that told me I was a true Aries.  I have read Aries personality traits and it is strange how a lot of it fits me.  
My mom is a Gemini and my dad is an Aries.  My mom teases us that it hasn't been easy to live with two Aries!  lol  
What is your sign?  

P.S. We do see the full moon influence on personalities in our household. lol

Monday Morning Visitors

Our backyard has been the hot spot this morning!  I've had some adorable visitors!  Happy Monday!

the wrens love meal worms!

Not sure what type of bird this is, but it's pretty!

MOORE SQUARE PARK

A lot of weekends we are out and about learning more about the area we live in.  Living in Cary makes it very convenient to visit Apex, Holly Springs, Morrisville, and Raleigh.  
I had seen a picture of a huge acorn statue that was in a park in Raleigh and I needed to see it in person! It just looked so cool and since I love squirrels, it goes hand in hand! lol  The statue stays in Moore Square which is located in the historic district of downtown Raleigh.  So, off we went and we couldn't have asked for a nicer day, sunny and 80 degrees...Beautiful!

If you would like to know more about the acorn statue visit here  Acorn Statue  
More about Moore Square Park Moore Square Park
Hope everyone has a fabulous Saturday!

The Acorn is 10 ft tall by 8 ft in diameter!

Pretty park!  Great for all ages.

  

Winging It Wednesday

I've got a lot of random bird photos that have been taken anywhere from our yard to parks to parking lots. lol  Hope you Enjoy!

This Purple Finch is sitting on the roof of veterinarian's office.
They have  a bird feeder on the side of the building.  I was at the gas station next door. 

Someone's special..