Little Winged Visitor

Oh, I wish I could hold one of these ethereal beauties in my hand and feel the wings tickle my palms. I never will, of course, as it certainly wouldn’t be good for the bird. Still, I like to imagine it as I watch the birds come to my garden.

16 thoughts on “Little Winged Visitor”

I know it wasn’t really planned, but it’s a beautiful color combination as well as showcasing that gorgeous little guy. 🙂

Laurie Graves says:

August 1, 2016 at 10:43 am

Thanks, Judy! Well, bee balm and hummingbirds go together like peanut butter and chocolate.
1. Judy @ NewEnglandGardenAndThread says:
  
  August 1, 2016 at 3:09 pm
  
  I think I need to put some bee balm on my garden bucket list for next year. 🙂
2. Laurie Graves says:
  
  August 2, 2016 at 9:24 am
  
  A wonderful flower to have in bloom this time of year. Bees love it—of course!—as do the hummingbirds. And, it has a wonderful fragrance.

Sweet photo!

Laurie Graves says:

August 1, 2016 at 10:42 am

Thanks, Eliza.

Beautiful! I love the hummingbirds, too. I once saw one put his beak into a tube of bee balm and when he backed up, the flower tube was still stuck to he beak. He had to shake his head back and forth to get it off.

Laurie Graves says:

August 1, 2016 at 10:42 am

Such a funny story, and how lucky you were to witness the event.
1. jodierichelle says:
  
  August 2, 2016 at 8:19 pm
  
  One of those moments when I was sitting still rather than scurrying about in the garden. I need to remember to do more sitting.
2. Laurie Graves says:
  
  August 3, 2016 at 9:37 am
  
  I know just what you mean! Too much scurrying, not enough sitting. But on this delightful August day in Maine, I plan to do some sitting on the patio.