We're not even in Baltimore

I'll never get tired of seeing orioles eating from my hummingbird feeders!

Looks like it's time to fill 'em up again!

Trick of the Eye

This mockingbird appears to have purple feathers down his throat...

 These photos have NOT been photoshopped or altered in any way, I swear...

Is it simply an optical illusion? Because here is a different mockingbird with no signs of purple anywhere...

Or maybe these are two different birds altogether? Let me know what your theory is--I've been known to misidentify plenty of birds in the past!

For when I can't see them in person...

I found this beautiful Great Blue Heron canvas wall art (at Big Lots, of all places).

I dread the day I run out of wall space!

Heat Wave

It's been so hot (with a high of 113!) that even the birds are feeling the summertime blues.

"Bring on the cooler weather," they seem to be saying!

Birds and Blooms

Hummingbirds love the purple butterfly bush, too!

Hummingbird "action shots" are my favorite!

Hot Spot

This butterfly bush sure sees a lot of action!

Scrolling through my photos, I noticed this bush appeared quite often and decided to compile them all into one post. From birds to butterflies, everyone wants a go at the pretty purple blooms...

 

 

Palm Trees & Daydreams

Sometimes you just need to find a nice spot in the shade and sit back and relax...