Saturday Critters

 I believe this is the last of the hummers until spring. I haven't seen one in a week, but will leave a feeder up for until mid-October in case a straggler stops by. 

This garden spider came for a visit. I hoped it would stop and build a beautiful web where I could see it. Sadly, he moved on.

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It's a hummingbird kind of day. 

This guy looks a little angry.

This fella was only four feet from me. None of them seem to mind me sitting on the back porch watching them. 

And back to the angry guy.

Happy Sunday!

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Mr. Hummer

 Every evening about 7:00 p.m., Gus pokes my leg with his nose and keeps poking until I acknowledge him. Interpretation: It's bunny time! So, off we go to look for bunnies. I sit on the back porch and Gus runs back and forth along the fence, only stopping when he spots a bunny. If they sit quietly, like a statute, he never sees them, but they know he is in backyard fence jail, so they are not scared. Once he spies a bunny, the frantic barking begins. Barking makes him thirsty, so eventually he gives up and takes care of business one last time before bedtime. Then we go inside. 

This evening, as Gus was hunting bunnies, there was a hummingbird trying to drink a little nectar. He doesn't like me to be on the back porch, so he perches himself on the fence and waits patiently for us to go back inside. I do believe he was giving me the stink eye!

Happy Tuesday!

Weekend Roundup - H

This week's assignment: Starts with H, Favorite, and Horse.

Starts with H: HAT starts with H. This is me trying on HATS at a friend's HOUSE. I kind of liked this HAT.

But this is a more impressive HAT. It's Andrew Jackson's inaugural HAT.

Favorite H: This is yet another HAT, but more importantly it's a HUG between great grandpa and grandson. A favorite picture of mine.

Horse: Or in this case, HORSES, and a little mule. I'm especially partial to the horse in the left side foreground. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe it is a Strawberry Roan. Beautiful!

Just Because: HELICOPTER starts with H. This one landed to take meet an ambulance. It will take someone to a hospital in Oklahoma City.

And Finally: In my opinion, no H post would be complete without a Ruby-throated HUMMINGBIRD. I enjoy watching them especially in the evening and the evening light enhances this one's beauty.

And because I love them so much, how about one more HORSE? I saw this guy on one of the back roads I frequent. He looks like a nice horse.

Okay, what about yet another horse. This one is a beauty and also found during a back road ramble.

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Flop or Not?

Coal County, OK. These are all shots I could have deleted, but kept even though they are far from perfect.

Damp Dicksissel

Damp Bewick's Wren

Eastern Phoebe's rough take-off.

Female House Finch contortionist. 

Damp Hummingbird

Blue Grosbeak. Winding up for take-off.

Damp Bluebird. Looking to see if more rain was on the way?

Damp Meadowlark

Female Scissor-tailed Flycatcher. And she's off!

We've been having our share of rain. Can  you tell?

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Last Wednesday we had a soft rain all day. I didn't think it would be a good day for birds, but I was wrong. 

This is the first time I've seen a Western Kingbird enjoying the feeders. 

And the first time the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher came this close sto the house.

The Upland Sandpipers are still here and enjoying a nice mud puddle. Bath time. 

A damp Ruby-throated Hummingbird.

Even Mr. and Mrs soaking wet Cardinal showed up.

Turned out to be a productive day.

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Wild Bird Wednesday

Yesterday, I drove down one of my favorite back roads and saw a Pied-billed Grebe again. The sun was out and he was closer to the road, so got a much better shot this time. 

He posed for a while, but then took a dive and came up all wet and in the weeds. 

I've had my hummingbird feeders out for about a month, with no takers. Then this Ruby-throated Hummingbird showed up. He sits on the fence near the feeder for longer than I have ever seen a hummingbird sit still. I'm pretty sure he is guarding his treasure. I watched him a long time, but didn't see any others. And then yesterday I saw two. Sadly, this guy chased the other one off before I could get a pic.

He flew up and landed on one of the wagon wheels attached to the deck while I was reading. He was about 6 feet away. I was afraid to reach for my camera, so I watched him as he watched me. He finally flew away and then came back to hover about 3 feet from me. I guess he was checking out the food lady. I think he was thanking me for supplying homemade nectar instead of that store bought red stuff. 

He doesn't like Gus, our dog, to get close though. He was happy to show his displeasure by displaying his red feathers.

Another Scissor-tailed Flycatcher. Every time I see one, I can't resist stopping to try for a better picture. They are beautiful birds. 

The Great Egrets are plentiful these days. I see them almost every time I go out for a back road ramble. 

At this pond there were two.

Yesterday it was near 80 degrees. Today 40s and rain. Guess I will be staying inside most of today. 

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

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