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Friday Photo: Hummingbird's Buffet at the Lavender Bush!

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Pictured above an iridescent green hummingbird casing this lavender bush.  He is analyzing which of these blooms will yield the most nectar.

And there it is! It is well worth hovering and feasting on that delicious flavor!

 

I hear like you see — like that hummingbird outside that window for instance.”

– Ray Charles

 

I always loved those little creatures [hummingbird], always feel blessed when they appear nearby. There’s a magical quality to them. I finally put one in a song.”

- Leonard Cohen

 

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Comments(30)

Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® This was such a lucky shot, thanks to Ron who was investigating something in the shopping center.  I just had taken a photo, so had my camera/phone in hand.  A

Sep 24, 2021 08:35 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Nina Hollander, Broker It was a perfect color combination, and I love those creatures.  They whiz in and out of our garden consistently.  This year there were three nests of hummers around us.  A

Sep 24, 2021 08:37 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Michael Jacobs that background is white, but on an overcast day it gets muted.  And at the speed they move, it does cause that transparent look.  A  

Sep 24, 2021 08:40 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Ed Silva In our experience they do rest every so often.  This was my first attempt that was successful!  A

Sep 24, 2021 08:42 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Brian England they are a common sight around here.  We have so many places for them to feast.  It was my first catch that was decent.  A

Sep 24, 2021 08:43 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kat Palmiotti do you a feeder?  And do yours migrate to warmer climes?  Ours stay put here.  A

Sep 24, 2021 08:44 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Wayne Martin Kathy and I are often on the same wave length and synchronicity happens with the two of us.  Happy Friday to you and yours.  A

Sep 24, 2021 08:46 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

We can't use feeders because they also attract bears. So no feeders - they just come and munch on our flowers. I don't know if they leave in the winter - they are still here at the moment!

Sep 24, 2021 08:47 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 I am sure one of these days you will get that perfect shot.  I just kept trying.  A

Sep 24, 2021 08:47 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I have tried several times to successfully photograph a hummingbird.  They are either too quick of flight, or I'm slower than molasses!

Sep 24, 2021 08:59 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Fantastic capture Ron and Alexandra! I am mesmerized by their speed and beauty at they propel themselves through the air.

Sep 24, 2021 09:03 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Myrl Jeffcoat you are not slow as molasses.  I lucked out as I had my phone in hand, and I just stood there shooting one after the other and magnifying the shot.  Sheer luck. A

Sep 24, 2021 09:22 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! They are so amazing, they are mesmerizing!  We have always had them around wherever we lived.  A

Sep 24, 2021 09:23 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Ron and Alexandra - I love Ray Charles quote.  You caught two great pictures together.

Sep 24, 2021 09:44 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Grant Schneider That was my very favorite quote, Ray Charles was an amazingly talented man.  A

Sep 24, 2021 10:37 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kat Palmiotti the bears would love sugared water!  I hope you catch a picture of one. A

Sep 24, 2021 10:37 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

GReat capture of that hummingbird, Ron and Alexandra. Looks like an Anna's Hummer to me. What a great place to dine - I bet it tried many of the flowers.

Jeff

Sep 24, 2021 12:08 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Jeff Dowler, CRS I agree, we have many who visit our yard and the neighbors.  We had three nests in close proximity...They are the sweetes tiniest nests, and the parents are fierce defenders.  A

Sep 24, 2021 01:17 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Ron and Alexandra- Makes me want to plant some lavender!!! What a beautiful combination. 

Sep 24, 2021 04:50 PM
Jim Patton
Aspire Home Real Estate 209-404-0816 - Modesto, CA
Realtor - Stanislaus ,Merced, San Joaquin Counties

Hi Ron and Alexandra Seigel I love hummingbirds.  I have a few feeders in my backyard and grow Cardinal Climber vines for them too.  Here's a couple of "my" humming birds.

Humming birds

Sep 25, 2021 02:00 PM