I've been enjoying the visits of a pair of Yellow-Bellied Sunbirds. They've been dropping in a few times a day to enjoy the nectar of the Salvias and Schlumbergeras out in the courtyard, and the Pentas in the downstairs garden bed.
The male is magnificent with his metallic blue chest and throat. The female, not quite as stunning, but lovely nonetheless. They are tiny little things and have the most impressive long curved beaks.
I'm joining Mary for her Mosaic Monday meme.
So sorry to hear you're not well, hope you get back on your feet soon :-) Those birds are really lovely, and they are so nice posing for you - the birds in my garden just fly away when I arrive with my camera!
ReplyDeleteHelene, I just shoot a lot of shots and hope for the best. These little fellows are very quick, so I'm always pleased when I do get a decent photo.
DeleteExquisite birds. Great mosaic. xo Jenny
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Jenny. They are lovely little birds.
DeleteGet well soon! Love the sunbirds! LT
ReplyDeleteYou're very kind, thanks LE. I've had enough of the coughing and sneezing, and blowing and sniffling!!
DeleteBernieh,
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that you have been ill. Hope you are better soon.
I love the little sunbirds that you have here. They are really spectacular.
Yael from Home Garden Diggers
You're sweet, thank you Yael. I'm hoping I'll get over this soon. I get a little bored when I'm feeling sick and can't get out to do things. The Sunbirds are indeed spectacular little creatures, and they have the sweetest song too.
Deleteassumed the sunbirds were enjoying the bugs until I remembered they are nectarphiles. Get well soon Bernie - thought of you this week when I came across a wild bird wednesday meme
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No Laura, the Sunbirds have been enjoying all the nectar in the blooms out in the garden. They have certainly brightened up my day again today though. Thanks for mentioning that meme. I will check it out as it sounds fantastic.
DeleteSorry to hear you have been unwell I hope you are feeling better soon. Hope Prince Albert has been keeping you company. And M has been looking after you. Take it easy hun get well soon.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful little birds they look very small about the size of our wren. I love the picture of the female on the Schlumbergeras.
Thank you sweet lady. Prince Albert has indeed been keeping watch over me. I can't move inside the house without him turning up at the kitchen door to see if I'm alright. He really is a lovely old boy. M has been doing his very best to look after me, so I'm in good hands.
DeleteHope you feel better soon Bernie. I love the colorful birds. Valerie
ReplyDeleteDear Bernie ~ Hope you are feeling much better SOON. Glad these lovely birds and your wonderful blooms have had their share in your healing process. Your photos are fantastic as always.
ReplyDeleteBe well ~ FlowerLady
Absolutely breathtaking!!! WOW! The birds' beauty is exquisite!!! Have a wonderful day! Cathy
ReplyDeleteBernie...sorry to hear you are not feeling well. I do hope it is nothing serious and you will be right as rain again very soon! Those beautiful birds! How enjoyable it would be to watch them.
ReplyDeleteTake it very easy for a while Ms Bernie!
Doesn't sound like fun, but at least you have those wonderful birds to bring a little cheer! They are so pretty, especially that blue throat on the male. Hope you will be feeling better soon so you can really enjoy your winter!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear you have not been well. It looks as though you have been using your time wisely though getting good shots of those lovely sunbirds.
ReplyDeleteBernie, thanks for stopping by! I see you can feel my pain, having been through this yourself! I am the school secretary. Our teachers are due in Wednesday, and their rooms look like a bomb went off! Poor things!
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling better! Amazing pictures. P. x
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you have the bug. We have just got over it. The sun bird is glorious.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get well soon. All the pretty creatures in your garden wish you the best too!
ReplyDeleteWell, those darn Virus bugs have been circulating up here in Canada too, unfortunately. Caught mine on my last few days of vacation, and it 'blossomed' into pneumonia... viral, so no meds will help! :>( It has definitely slowed me down, cuz I get so tired and out of breath so easily... It's been over two weeks, am slowly improving, but I've spent some of my down time on the computer instead of outside in the garden, and found Blotanical. Silver lining in everything... :>0 looking forward to learning more about gardening in the deep south!
ReplyDeleteGloriously coloured birds and flowers. Happy week~
ReplyDeleteThese birds are so colorful and interesting. I can see why you love watching them. They are majestic and those beaks...
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