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Making a splash in a crock pot lid!

28/2/2019

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Plumage : The majestic art of birds
A sunny afternoon for grooming .. Hummingbird style 
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More from Hummingbird Hideaway

26/2/2019

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Black Bart peers out menacingly from his well protected hideout!
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Hummingbirds , in  their secret hideouts

25/2/2019

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Winter sunlight filters through pine needle branches revealing a hidden jewel

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Partially hidden from view by the Lilac bush branches, this tiny female Anna's waits for a chance to feed .
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and ...we have liftoff .. see you again, soon!
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Special event Information ...

22/2/2019

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I can't tell you how excited I am to be part of this show at the   Robert Bateman Centre!  (downtown Victoria)
Beginning February 28th until June 15th I will be involved in this very special show.
Plumage – The Majestic Art of Birds
​is a unique collection of paintings, photography and sculpture spanning more than 150 years, that focuses on the ability for birds to reflect nature’s expression of colour, beauty and creativity. Drawing together historically significant artworks by major North American naturalists and artists, as well as contemporary images by local wildlife photographers, the exhibition celebrates one of nature’s most diverse and dynamic animal groups.  
Click on the link for more details!
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Sunny afternoon at Hummingbird Haven!

22/2/2019

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North Saanich Hummingbird refuge

21/2/2019

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Mr Moustachio on a very cloudy day

19/2/2019

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Happy Valentines Day!

14/2/2019

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I found a RUBY today in the snow!

13/2/2019

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                      A very tiny jewel of the forest ... Ruby Crowned Kinglet 

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Chestnut Backed Chickadee enjoying a warmer afternoon!
Click on photos above to enlarge ... Bushtits relaxing on a warmer day! 

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Mr Mustachio   stretches and has a mini nap in the afternoon warmth

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A normally very shy creature... the Varied Thrush shows up in my yard over the cooler months. With this cold and snow, the number has risen from 2 per day to 6. I love their festive colouration and hauntingly soulful songs!
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Another snow day.. schools may be closed but business as usual for the birds

11/2/2019

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A slide show below of a couple American Robins having a drink of snow .. Chilly but thirst quenching! 
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More wind and snow ... poor wee things!

10/2/2019

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I'll begin from the last photo of the day taken near dusk just past 5 PM ... This is the little male Annas finishing his adult moult.. All the other hummingbirds left work early today, but not this guy .. I saw him fly off to  places unknown (to me) for the night at 5:18 PM ... The wind and snow continue this evening and I must admit I worry for the lives of these tiny creatures!  Hope everyone stays safe during this Winter chill! 

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A sweet and tiny Bushtit posed briefly for me this afternoon... You can see the plum buds underfoot.  Tonight all the trees are coated in a snow blanket!
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A Snow Day, but no cancellations here!

8/2/2019

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                Just hummingbird business as usual ... but brrr!!!   (slide show) 
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As I was photographing Hummingbirds this afternoon something far up in a Maple tree caught my eye ... I strained to find an opening through the branches to take an unobscured view and saw this Norther Flicker on a snowy branch.. Just as I was focusing my lens, the bird bolted and I caught this  .... pre-flight jump before opening its wings to fly!  Thank you for looking... TerryV
PS .. please watch this space and my events page for exciting news  about a special gallery show  in Victoria running between March and June! *
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The nectar is mine!!!

5/2/2019

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Winter brought some snow and cold today!

4/2/2019

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         slideshow above featuring an Oregon Junco

The young moulting Annas  does some grooming on a very chilly day!

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A frosty Sunday filled with tiny birds

3/2/2019

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    Please feel free to  comment on any images or about wildlife, photography , etc My email can be found on the contact page link or click the button below .
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       All the best,.............TerryV :)

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