Access Denied

request permission

to approach the source of sweet;

measure the defense

-o.o-

Uneasy Truce

Hummingbird’s home base

eatery a testing ground

for wasp’s no-fly zone

-o.o-

This was an interesting little drama. The wasp took up residence, and the hummers would approach very tentatively, just taking a few sips and flying away if the wasp so much as twitched. If I approached, it would fly away but the hummers didn’t mind. After a couple of days, it actually started chasing them off the feeder, so I decided it was time to take decisive action with a rolled-up magazine. Now it’s strictly for the birds again.

Hold the Line

On a curving hill

caltrops solidarity

keeps marauders out

-o.o-

The Rightful Recipient

With delicate sips

he takes in the nectar and

tastes woodpecker spit

-o.^-

Waterlogged

Rain falls, relentless

green bird dons a bright red hood

shivers in the chill

-o.o-

(it’s 52° this morning. Brrr!)

Puffery

More hours spent grooming

than flying or eating; it’s

all for the nookie.

-o.o-

Happy Hummer

Feeder: $1

red nectar: $3; these

birds have simple taste

-o.o-

(much cheaper than last year’s waste of time & money!)

Two Birds in the Tree

 

My little humming friend has returned, apparently with company. They must really like the tree; I still don’t have a new bird feeder, so there’s nothing for them to eat close by. They’re fairly bold. When I let the dogs out, they usually don’t fly off right away, probably because their camouflage works so well.

-o.o-