Sunday, September 8, 2013

Quests...



I've had several quests this summer.
I've tried some unusual feeders (and feed!) for the little hummers.
(Click on highlighted letters above for additional post on the hummingbirds.)


I've tried to catch the yellow bellied sapsucker
who probably made these holes in my dying maple tree,
but only caught pictures of a little hairy or downy instead.



This is the best I could capture of a phoebe this summer.
I love their songs,
but have a hard time catching them for a photo.

But my latest quest has probably been my health...
I'll probably write a blog about it before long,
...maybe after my next doctor visit...
To see my latest Name of God,
click HERE to see the Aramaic writing.

Thanks to Stewart for allowing me to link this post to
Wild Bird Wednesday!
Click on the link above to see interesting bird shots from around the world!



20 comments:

EG CameraGirl said...

Cute hummer photo! :) Yep, the yellow-bellied woodpecker can be a challenge, that's for sure.

Hope your health is OK!

Aritha V. said...

I love all your birds. They are so beautiful.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful shots of lovely birds ~ gems of nature ~
carol, ^_^

lissa said...

I have never heard any real bird singing, but I think they probably sound sweet.

wonderful photos. hope you have a great day.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful pictures. I think you just helped me identify the bird I took pictures of tonight (the phoebe). I do hope you are feeling better soon.

VBR said...

I am always amazed by the intensity of color that little hummingbirds have. They are so tiny but those colors make them seem like little jewels!!

Little Wandering Wren said...

Wonderful bird shots and very clever linking to Q...

Wrenx

Gemma Wiseman said...

The little phoebe looks so delightful. Interesting series of photos.

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

These photos are lovely ! I have been trying to get good goldfinch pictures and finally did a few days ago ( though I have not posted them yet ) but hummers! Not for the life of me so I appreciate yours! :)

Rocky Mountain Woman said...

I have been dealing with a flicker who thinks my house is a big tree and he pecks and pecks and pecks away.

lovely shots...

SarahBeth said...

Love the photos! I enjoy sitting out on the patio and just listening...

Granny-Guru said...

This is the third year in a row we've had phoebes build a nest in the light over our front porch, so I've been able to take pictures of them. But, its' harder to be there when the mother pushes them out of the nest to learn to fly!

fredamans said...

Lucky snap on the hummingbird!

Shey said...

Nice sighings, and captures. Love the phoebe too.

Anne (cornucopia) said...

Wonderful photos!

Mary Howell Cromer said...

Sweet little visitors too. I really was blessed in early Summer to get some nice images of an Eastern Phoebe, that happened in to my photo range, while I was photographing a Red-Shouldered Hawk nest ;)

LadyD Piano said...

Lovely series of beautiful birds!

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

These little birds are all so beautiful and I am sure you are pleased to be able to feed them

Personalized Sketches and Sentiments said...

Although you were not able to get some photos of the ones you mentioned, these ones are wonderful ones :o) I hope that you are doing well and that your quest for health is successful!

Blessings & Aloha!
Now that our son's wedding is done, I am catching up once again to blog visits and blogging. Thank you for stopping by (I cannot recall who I have made return thank you visits too! so I want to be sure that I say thank you! :o)

Jenny said...

It can be quite challenging capturing those quick little birds...

I have been on a quest with my health too!

Thanks for linking to the letter "Q".

Hugs and A+