Sujet : Re: OT: Butterflies and a hummingbird
De : j_mcquown (at) *nospam* comcast.net (jmcquown)
Groupes : rec.food.cookingDate : 10. Nov 2024, 01:03:41
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On 11/9/2024 4:22 PM, Ed P wrote:
On 11/9/2024 1:18 PM, jmcquown wrote:
On 11/9/2024 11:23 AM, jmcquown wrote:
I cleaned and refilled the hummingbird feeder yesterday because yes, not all of them migrate from South Carolina. This morning I saw a butterfly sipping from the feeder. This type is known as a Fritillary. That first butterfly must have told all the other butterfly friends because now they are all over the feeder!
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https://i.postimg.cc/9MsT29yX/outdoor-butterflies2.jpg
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When I was outside taking this pic there were a couple of others flitting around. And yes, I know butterflies migrate. I've simply never seen so many of them on and around my hummingbird feeder at the same time. Fun nature stuff! :)
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Jill
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This is the male ruby throat. The female got some sips in while the butterflies were there, but quickly. Once the butterflies left, this guy showed up:
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https://i.postimg.cc/9QFn9KN7/male-ruby-throat.jpg
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I'm sure she'll be along shortly for more.
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Jill
Damn, that is quite a beak.
They all have them. It's a built-in straw. :)
Jill
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