Monday, March 14, 2011

My Favorite Things- Hummingbirds

You won't be surprised to hear that one of Ken's favorite things is birds- hummingbirds. It used to be that we had hummingbirds here only in the spring and summer, then they left for the winter. But I guess because of people like Ken who keep food out for them, one variety or species of hummingbird stayed all winter. They are called Costa's hummingbirds, and as you can see, they are beautiful. Not only did they stay all winter, but a beautiful little lady decided to build her nest right outside Ken's window at work. Then she sat on her nest of two eggs, leaving only to eat at Ken's feeder and to chase other birds away from his feeder. There are now two tiny baby hummingbirds in that nest that she is feeding. It's made for a great diversion from taxes at work. Hummingbirds- one of Ken's favorite things!

3 comments:

Michelle said...

They are beautiful. I'm glad that this little Mama decided to nest outside of Dad's window, of all places! What an incredible thing to watch, and perfect that it happened just when a diversion was most needed.

Shonna said...

It's gorgeous! I'll bet the little hummingbirds brighten daddy's hard tax days. Did dad take either of those pictures? They're awesome.

Kristen Mackrory said...

Wow! That IS gorgeous. And what a wonderful tax season tender mercy.