Hummingbird Kisses

These baby birds were nesting in a tree in our yard until recently.  I hope they left because it was time for them to leave--they look fairly big here--and not because my camera stalking chased them away.  I just think this is a very cool shot so I wanted to share it.

Yesterday I was standing on the deck talking to Jim who was working in the yard, so I was kind of leaning on the railing.  There was a little commotion in my peripheral vision and I turned to look straight into the face of a curious hummingbird!  She was right there so close I could touch her.  She was just suspended in the air looking straight at me as if to say "you got anything for me?".  It lasted longer than I would have expected it to before she took off leaving me feel like I'd had a special connection with nature (yea, me--a special connection with nature!).  I'm still feeling the wonder of that encounter today so that's my Daily Notice for Aug 8.

A rare visit--just like Kathy's upcoming trip!  Somewhat fleeting but I don't think a connection to nature will be on the horizon........