I've also seen a hummingbird: last week, in my tiny backyard container
garden! Very exciting! I'm considering making a hummingbird feeder
in the hopes of attracting more appearances. The regular bird feeder
attracts a variety of small birds, as well as squirrels, which is
great (and the cats - indoor only - love the entertainment). I see
cardinals occasionally, but they seem more timid about coming into the
yard to feed.
Alas, as I walk around the neighborhood I see so many flower gardens
left to wither in the dry heat. Try to keep your gardens and young
trees watered.... for the sake of your garden as well as the wildlife
it supports! Lots of resources on the web for creating a wildflower
garden for birds and butterflies. And it's easy enough to make your
own feeders and provide fresh water. ***Just make sure to keep
feeders at a safe distance from any free-roaming cats outdoors.
Unfortunately, we lose many birds to cats on the streets (whether
stray or indoor-outdoor kitties!).
enjoy the rain!
L
On Jul 14, 2012, at 7:15 AM, Joe Clarke wrote:
Dear All, While in the gardent yesterday, I was taking a little
break when I saw something buzz into my field of vision. I thought
at first that it might be another insect - a large one at that -
when I noticed that it was in fact a hummingbird, stopping to check
out the nectar of some of our flowers. I was amazed to say the
least. I dind'nt think that we had any in Philadelphia. So fellow
Gardners keep those bright, colorful and tall shrubs and plants
going; they're doing their work.
Joe C.
--
We- are stardust; - (million year old carbon)
We are golden - (Trapped in the devil's bargain)
And we've got to get ourselves
Back to the Garden. Joni Mitchell (Woodstock)
Joe Clarke
philly.jo...@gmail.com
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