tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post2529284019277939452..comments2023-07-26T17:20:34.426+02:00Comments on Elephant's Eye: Father and Son sunbirdsDiana Studerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-87893361579961616362010-09-07T15:07:43.848+02:002010-09-07T15:07:43.848+02:00Aha! So they are very similar to hummingbirds. The...Aha! So they are very similar to hummingbirds. They are so cute!! I like the different coloring on them and you can't mistake those beaks.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-60637629404935411172010-03-24T21:52:35.283+02:002010-03-24T21:52:35.283+02:00aloha diana,
what lovely friends you have, those ...aloha diana,<br /><br />what lovely friends you have, those sunbirds, i love their colors and how nice of you to share your beautiful looking figs...hopefully they left you a few to munch on too!Noel Moratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11457118286298824928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-35654779209230886822010-03-24T19:35:45.859+02:002010-03-24T19:35:45.859+02:00The first few pictures are fascinating and the sto...The first few pictures are fascinating and the story is captivating. i wonder there are no hummingbirds in your area like ours. we got only sun birds and becoming rare in urban areas. i wish some day i would capture one.Muhammad khabbabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248882335224914970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-35435171795215676482010-03-24T11:04:05.291+02:002010-03-24T11:04:05.291+02:00I just loved the way you described 'junior'...I just loved the way you described 'junior' graduating from his school uniform Diana! I could look at photos of these lovely birds all day :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-25028854884760826142010-03-24T09:16:50.321+02:002010-03-24T09:16:50.321+02:00Ben and Gardening Angel - with four fig trees (cam...Ben and Gardening Angel - with four fig trees (came with the garden) all the same variety, we have a glut of figs. I don't make preserves, so we just share them with the birds.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-46904548309033857692010-03-24T04:34:09.912+02:002010-03-24T04:34:09.912+02:00Wow!! and Wow! What jewels you have right outside ...Wow!! and Wow! What jewels you have right outside your kitchen! I love the little one even with his unfinished coat. Your Sunbirds are just beautiful! Great captures!! What a joy to visit and see these! ;>)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067132532095325169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-52823051593783863562010-03-24T03:09:27.792+02:002010-03-24T03:09:27.792+02:00Diana, I haven't visited for a while, I am gla...Diana, I haven't visited for a while, I am glad to be back catching up on your posts. Your bird pictures are very engaging with nice descriptions of their feathers. I am hoping for our hummingbirds soon - another month or so. Do you also eat the fruit the bird is snacking on, or do you leave it all for them? KathyKathy Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01711676222022261647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-81389840294309542382010-03-24T01:02:47.466+02:002010-03-24T01:02:47.466+02:00Lovely photos - looks as though you have a great s...Lovely photos - looks as though you have a great spot to view them from too. thanks for sharingafricanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-49756824193063315452010-03-24T00:06:49.678+02:002010-03-24T00:06:49.678+02:00What fun, Diana! I hope you have plenty of figs to...What fun, Diana! I hope you have plenty of figs to spare. Kudos to the Ungardener for the fabulous photos!our friend Benhttp://ourfriendben.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-81186915791888109282010-03-23T23:28:44.728+02:002010-03-23T23:28:44.728+02:00Meredith - these are our 'hummingbirds'. B...Meredith - these are our 'hummingbirds'. Between the first one, that flew into the window and sat in the Ungardener's hand till he recovered. And the second, who was bathing, do you mind? And these two, don't take pictures while I'm stuffing my face! We wouldn't have a hope of capturing them as they fly past. Frances the Faire says the hummers are called flying darts. On both sides of the pond, they zip past, so close, I'm left thinking - what WAS that? <br /><br />Andre - the elephants are coming. Slowly.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-41991451235011144762010-03-23T23:19:00.242+02:002010-03-23T23:19:00.242+02:00I would appreciate more pics of alaphants.I would appreciate more pics of alaphants.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10683008964428819879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-57729127708792149832010-03-23T23:12:48.531+02:002010-03-23T23:12:48.531+02:00Very striking, Diana. Love the double-collar of b...Very striking, Diana. Love the double-collar of blue and red, and that's a real red, not like the rust-colored waistcoat the Robin wears. The only thing that comes close here is the flashing green backs and magenta throats of the male ruby-throated hummingbirds, but they move so quickly I've never managed anything like those lovely shots you captured. :)Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11454557080455458675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-53898003722099981552010-03-23T17:20:48.195+02:002010-03-23T17:20:48.195+02:00What a pretty little fellow! Nice photos. Glad to ...What a pretty little fellow! Nice photos. Glad to have dropped by today.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867061279916535777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-62967920470667201782010-03-23T17:19:01.119+02:002010-03-23T17:19:01.119+02:00The sunbirds are so handsome. Junior will look ve...The sunbirds are so handsome. Junior will look very dapper when his new suit is finished.Curbstone Valley Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714297348566721344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-19771976984603155522010-03-23T17:08:20.789+02:002010-03-23T17:08:20.789+02:00Thanks for the pick on Blotanical. I came over he...Thanks for the pick on Blotanical. I came over here and am so fascinated by your photos (not to mention the very different climate you garden in!) All your sunbird pictures are stunning, but my favorite is the very last one, where he swishes his tail and is gone.Laurriehttp://laurries.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-14630724799561867702010-03-23T16:58:20.811+02:002010-03-23T16:58:20.811+02:00Wow! You have the most amazing birds! What gorge...Wow! You have the most amazing birds! What gorgeous colors, and the photographs are beautiful!Floridagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16357453320897720393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-13479335251174748772010-03-23T16:54:09.258+02:002010-03-23T16:54:09.258+02:00The baby looks pretty enough but dad positively gl...The baby looks pretty enough but dad positively glows - what a handsome fellow. Glad to see Spirulino has survived despite never being able to fly.easygardenerhttp://greenforks.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-48655950868538988592010-03-23T16:48:51.134+02:002010-03-23T16:48:51.134+02:00Red, blue and green on one bird! How beautiful!Red, blue and green on one bird! How beautiful!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-75982156176546177652010-03-23T16:40:05.602+02:002010-03-23T16:40:05.602+02:00Diana, those sunbirds are simply gorgeous! We get ...Diana, those sunbirds are simply gorgeous! We get the purple ones here but I've never seen these very stylish green-suited sunbirds before. Lucky you!Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-56635501785489834332010-03-23T16:40:05.603+02:002010-03-23T16:40:05.603+02:00What a colorful, pretty bird! The photos are wond...What a colorful, pretty bird! The photos are wonderful.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07572136733330325375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6234209863121615779.post-25777169991633470122010-03-23T16:25:31.439+02:002010-03-23T16:25:31.439+02:00Incredible pictures of beautiful birds, so nice to...Incredible pictures of beautiful birds, so nice to see the different colours of the father & son. The name Spirulino is great! :)Rebecca @ In The Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17513002032328432666noreply@blogger.com