Tag Archives: Ruby Throated Hummingbird

A Day of Firsts

Posted on April 9, 2015 by johnvic8

No surprise, things are changing rapidly in my spring garden. The woods at the back of my property are suddenly green, and I can barely see the homes on the other side anymore. All around our community, I see the changes; more … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Nature | Tagged bluebells, Encore azaleas, mosquito, Ruby Throated Hummingbird, spring garden, vitex | 3 Comments

A Week for Wildlife

Posted on June 5, 2014 by johnvic8

Last winter our garden was declared a Certified Wildlife Habitat, and this week’s interesting activities certainly added strong evidence for that declaration. This morning, while strolling through the garden with my morning cup of coffee, I chanced upon a Carolina wren … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Nature | Tagged bird feeders, bluebird, Carolina wren, Certified Wildlife Habitat, Cleyera japonica, copperhead, deer, Downy woodpecker, fledgling, Knock Out rose, mockingbird, Ruby Throated Hummingbird, snake, spider, spider web, suet cage, Thrush | 1 Comment

The Hummers are Here

Posted on April 17, 2014 by johnvic8

Yesterday I sighted the first Ruby Throated Hummingbird at the feeder I filled and set out last week. I’m hoping it is a scout that will give a good report back to the flock that there is really top grade nectar … Continue reading →