And just in time for Mother’s Day, a hummingbird built her nest right outside our kitchen window on the deck, on HUMMINGBIRD WIND CHIMES.
Isn’t this the craziest thing?
Do you think my little hummingbird KNOWS where she is?
It’s magical, watching her build her nest out of spider webs and feathers. I touched it and it feels like a handwoven sweater, soft but strong.
Can’t stop taking pics; look at that beautiful color.
Mommy hummy in flight.
Isn’t this amazing?
Mom doesn’t mind when I walk back and forth or get up close and personal for pics, but she’s so protective of her nest when another bird flies into her personal space.
An egg!! There are supposed to be two; waiting for the next one!
Hummingbird sitting on hummingbird nest on hummingbird chimes.
Could anything be more adorable?
Enchanted Seashells by Princess Rosebud 
Your hummingbird either has a great sense of humor or Nature has one. Too perfect for coincidence.
You are permanently a military wife, it would seem. One day, he will be home all the time and you’ll both have something new to get used to 🙂 You deal with it as well as anyone I’ve known. It’s a delicate rhythm.
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Thank you so much for the lovely vote of confidence – it’s really hub who deals with me magnificently; I’m a bit crazy (which I’m sure you’ve figured out) This yummy hummy and her sense of humor is the best thing that’s happened around here in a long time! There are about a dozen chimes on the deck, I have no idea why that’s the one she chose, but I have so much respect for her intelligence (and humor!)
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Lovely just lovely
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I took some video too, internet is super slow today, and it’s not working properly. Maybe it’s all this heat!!! (PS Can you believe it’s been exactly one year since Jason’s nightmare? Hope you and your boys are doing great. Happy early Mother’s Day!)
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How extraordinary! Thanks for sharing that with us.
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Thank you! Can you believe that when I wash dishes, she actually looks at me? I know she knows she’s in a safe place!
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Sometimes, they just KNOW. Like we just KNOW, sometimes. Nature at it’s most basic.
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It just lifts my spirits every day. 🙂
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Something very cool to occupy your time until the reunion! Which I know will be equally as special! #bestofbothworlds
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I can’t send him pics but I’ve been emailing updates on nest building and activity. Loving all animals and seeing them so closeup, if only people who abuse/neglect creatures could learn to love them, there would be no need for you to post all those pics of dogs that need to be rescued. Can’t wait for hub to meet this hummy family.
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Wow ~ amazing !! And beautiful pics.:)
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I know, right??? It’s like a gift from the universe, and I’m so grateful to be a part of this family.
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Extraordinary photos -we don’t have humming birds in the UK so I can’t get a sense of scale between nest, bird and windchimes.
I also have a sea-going husband (of 38 years) who will be coming ashore for the final time at the end of August – that’s going to take a lot of getting used to.
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The nest is about the size of a golf ball, the hummingbird is no more than 3-4 inches, the little egg is about 1/2 inch long. And WOW, he’s retiring? That WILL take some adjustment, I agree! Not thinking about or getting ready to leave is a huge part of this life. Plan a bunch of projects and travels!
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Beautiful pictures. I hope TbMan is doing well and returns safe and soon.
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Thank you so much for the kind thoughts. He’s doing fine, not too much bad weather, it’s toward the end that he gets antsy and thinking about what he loves about being home (surfing haha)
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Sorry you’re still alone! 😦 The photos of the hummingbird are on point! Love and kisses sent your way. XO!
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Right back at you! I feel like I just pushed out those eggs from my own body, that’s how much I love that mama hummy. Nice to see you back and relatively sobered up hahahaha
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Relatively sober until tonight….
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Bad growing older news. My lady doc (who gives me botox too) told me the reason why I can’t drink as much as I used to is menopause related. See, I told you getting old sucks.
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Great shots!!
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Thank you! If I had the more expensive lens, I could do better. Hope all is good with you!
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