Years ago I planted crocosmia bulbs, a showy red flower, specifically for the visitor above. Hummingbirds love them.
Both of these shots were taken at some distance so they’re not crisp. But in this one you can see a blurry second hummingbird attempting an incursion into the blossoms. In a heartbeat both birds were off in flight as the resting one chased off the interloper.
These are the blossoms of contention. Perfect color and shape for attracting hummers. Deer also love them and happily nip off the flowers as soon as they bloom. Three rounds of deer spray preserved the remaining flowers you see.
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I think hummingbirds are the sweetest birds … we don’t have them here.
Great shots of hummers in action. Well done Kay.
The small birds don’t give you much time to photograph before they depart. It’s quite a challenge.
I love seeing hummingbirds. They are such busy little fellows. This plant appears to be perfect for them. A few years ago, the Desert Botanical Garden had some kind of plant growing with brilliant red blooms similar to these. That plant was surrounded by hummingbirds. However, I never saw the plant bloom again in following years.
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I love those flowers, beautiful blooms. It is a bonus the flowers attract the sweet hummingbirds.
Great series of photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Enjoy your day,wishing you a happy weekend!
These are wonderful shots! Do those plants flower all summer? I wonder if they would grow in a container?
They can be quite territorial.
I love hummingbirds.