Hummingbird's favorite evening perch
The local Anna's hummingbirds have a favorite perch where they absorb the warmth of the late afternoon sun, and from where at sunset they...
Anna's Hummingbirds in the Garden
Some of the plants in our garden I intentionally planted for our local hummingbirds as their nectar source. Instead of a feeder, which we...
Anna's Hummingbird bathing in raindrops
We've had quite a lot of unseasonable rain for the past two days, and when the showers are light the Anna's hummingbirds don't seem to...
Anna's hummingbird visiting the Hummingbird salvia
Ah, here is an Anna's hummingbird in its namesake salvia plant Salvia spathacea "Hummingbird Sage". Hummingbirds and larger bees visit...
Anna's Hummingbird in the Sunset
Observing birds in the garden, at sunset, is always a magical experience for me. They glow in the light of the setting sun. Here is an...
Anna's Hummingbird perched high atop a tree
It's quite brisk outdoors these days, very typical for February in Northern California. And when it is sunny there's a lot of bird...
Another morning with smoky skies, yet...
This isn't a black and white photo. It was taken mid-morning from our patio. The sky was gray again, and air quality very unhealthy. The...
Anna's hummingbird and the Abutilon shrub
There is a section of the garden beds on the patio where the plants are specifically for our local hummingbirds. The Abutilon "Red...
Anna's Hummingbird feasting
We have a lot of plants to provide the hummingbirds with nectar and some areas of the patio seem to have ended up being mostly for their...
Hummingbird Salvia blossoms
Oh, look at this spike of blooming hummingbird sage Salvia spathacea . This plant is growing in a large pot in on the patio. Native to...
