Category Archives: hummingbirds

Hummingbirds are getting ready to leave soon!

Posted on August 27, 2022 by jjspina

I have been watching the hummingbirds who are tanking up for their long trip down south. They are busily flitting from one feeder to another. We have five feeders out there for them to feast upon. There are so many … Continue reading →

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Hottest Summer on Record for New Hampshire! Even the birds are feeling the heat!

Posted on August 12, 2022 by jjspina

This summer has been so hot that we can’t even go out on our deck to eat dinner like we always have done in past summers. We have had some torrential rain from time to time but because it is … Continue reading →

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Birds, Birds and More Birds!

Posted on June 15, 2022 by jjspina

I love watching the birds from my kitchen and dining windows. They come in all colors, sizes and shapes. My favorite are the hummingbirds, blue birds and Baltimore Oriole birds. They are the most colorful of all the birds. Oops, … Continue reading →

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Hummingbirds are now here!!

Posted on May 9, 2022 by jjspina

HUMMINGBIRDS ARE NOW HERE! This is a post I like to share yearly that I have written about these lovely little critters. Here is a previous one. The bird feeders are out! Now to catch them in action! You have … Continue reading →

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Hummingbirds are getting ready to travel south again!

Posted on September 9, 2021 by jjspina

My favorite bird of all is the hummingbird. This is an amazing little creature that can fly backwards, forward, up and down while drinking from feeders or flowers. This is a sad time for me. These lovely little visitors to … Continue reading →

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Hummingbirds are Now Here!! What Joy and Wonder they bring!

Posted on May 7, 2021 by jjspina

OH NO! I JUST SAW THIS POST IN MY DRAFTS. I MEANT TO PUBLISH IT A MONTH AGO. SO SORRY, BUT HERE IT IS BETTER LATE THAN EVER. I AM STILL IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING CAPTURE SOME OF THESE … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for the Glorious Hummingbirds and Baltimore Orioles Birds!

Posted on April 9, 2021 by jjspina

It is almost time for the arrival of the glorious hummingbirds to New England. They are on their way here, expected to arrive soon. My husband prepared our feeders today for them. We don’t want to miss their arrival. They … Continue reading →

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Rose of Sharon Bushes are in Bloom but Barely!

Posted on August 30, 2020 by jjspina

Below is a post I wrote last year in August of 2019 when our Rose of Sharon bushes were blooming profusely. This year, however, in 2020 the blooms are sparse, sad to say. Here are some samples of the bushes … Continue reading →

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Hummingbirds are getting ready to leave!

Posted on August 20, 2020 by jjspina

This is a sad time for me. The lovely little visitors (hummingbirds) to our three bird feeders have been busily tanking up for their long trip to South America. Watching them is a joy for me especially during our troubling … Continue reading →

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Hummingbirds and Baltimore Orioles are now here!!

Posted on May 13, 2020 by jjspina

HUMMINGBIRDS ARE NOW HERE! I saw my first hummingbird for 2020 season on May 9th! It never gets old! I get excited each time I see one – every single time!! I am sharing this post below from 2019. It … Continue reading →

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