yardgranny6's Blog

Sunday, August 10th
Aug 10, 2008 | 4:00 PM PST
Tags: Cleome , hummers , seeds

Was taking a spin around the yard and putting water in the bird bath. So humid and there had been a little sprinkle of rain while I was not looking.

Found the white cleome begining to put out some seed. Collection time is near.

The hummers have been just wild these last few hot humid days and tonight they were buzzing right around me. I had a thought that I might be in for a 'piercing' if I didn't get out of the way. Funny how they choose a mate, build a nest, lay eggs, tend them, nuture the young, kick them out of the nest and before you know it they are running them off from every necter producing plant or feeder they can find. Such territorial little creatures. Just fascinating and beautiful to observe.

More To Come Later