Tag Archives: hummingbirds

A day full of flowers – summer beauty!

Posted on September 5, 2025 by jjspina

Summer is quickly flying by. My husband and I took a walk on this beautiful summer day. It was warmer than we thought, but we managed to do a mile abefore returning home. We walked all around our home and … Continue reading →

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Weather is wet but Hummingbirds and Orioles are now here!

Posted on May 6, 2025 by jjspina

New England recently had a few beautiful, sunny days in the 70’s and 80. This week we are expecting rain every day. Not a good week but the birds don’t seem to mind it. I was thrilled to see the … Continue reading →

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Bird Watching – Hummingbirds are now gone!

Posted on October 2, 2024 by jjspina

Well, I knew it was coming but now that they are gone, I miss them. I am speaking of the adorable, tiny, amazing hummingbirds. Our hummingbird feeders are now down and more feeders are up for the fall and winter … Continue reading →

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Flowers to brighten your day and some birds too!

Posted on August 16, 2024 by jjspina

Does summer seem like it is going by too fast? We haven’t enjoyed our back deck much this year with all the severe heat and then rain. We did get out there yesterday with neighbors and will again this weekend … Continue reading →

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My favorite birds are now here – Hummingbirds!

Posted on May 6, 2024 by jjspina

I was excited to see my favorite birds arrive on 5/2/24. I look forward with great anticipation to seeing them. It really feels like spring when they are here. They brighten my day each time they appear and are amazing … Continue reading →

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Hummingbirds are leaving soon!

Posted on August 17, 2023 by jjspina

It’s so sad to say that the beautiful and incredible hummingbirds that we see each day lately are getting ready to leave on their long trek south. They are seen often tanking up at all of our feeders. I have … Continue reading →

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Vegetables and Flowers are doing well in all this rain!

Posted on July 5, 2023 by jjspina

I was surprised that our flowers and vegetables weren’t flooded out yet with all the rain we have been having. Looks like they love the rain more than I do. Here are some photos of our tomatoes, zucchini and flowers … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Oriole bird and Hummingbirds are now here!

Posted on May 18, 2023 by jjspina

It is time to celebrate because my two favorite birds have arrived looking for their feeders as in many years past. We can always tell if they have been here before since they instinctively know where my husband places their … Continue reading →

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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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