After Years, Hummingbirds!

 

After years of trying, it happened in an instant.

Mrs. Getawaymoments spotted a hummingbird in our garden.

We watched for a minute and then it zipped away.

For years we had grown hummingbird friendly plants with no luck.

Our house sits in the middle of a huge housing development, a desert

of sorts.  About two miles from our house is a street called Hummingbird Lane,

so I figured there must be some hummingbirds in the area.  For ten plus

years we have waited to see a visitor, success at last.

It appears to be a male Ruby Throated, if you know send me a message.

After our first spotting, we both sat in the garden waiting for a chance

to photograph our new visitor.  My first morning shots are above, with

a sample of the shots we have gotten since. It is quite a challenge

getting photos of a hummingbird eating, especially one NOT at a feeder.

Firebush seems to be the plant that finally worked in enticing them

to come for a visit.

Stay tuned as we document these little guys in the future.