Praying Mantis on a Hummingbird Feeder

by Judi on Aug 24, 2006

Originally uploaded by madaise.

I was washing dishes and saw this little praying mantis on one of the hummingbird feeders. Try as I might, I could not get a good clear image of the mantid.

At one point, Cas thought he was sleeping - but I told her I thought it was watching us… just about then, it turned it’s head from facing one of us, to the other. As if he was listening to us talk.

I didn’t think much of it visiting the hummingbird feeder, other than it may help keep the little buggies and bees from getting into the nectar. Then I happened across this post about a mantis making a meal out of a hummingbird - ouch! I think this one is too small, at roughly 2.5-3″ long… so I hope I don’t witness any hummingbird murders.

We can’t really figure how he got to the feeder - it would be a stretch, I’m sure he could make… And I figure it probably “fluttered” there, but just to be helpful, I hung a plant nearby in hopes it would find shelter there. I do have another mantid (brown in color) homing in a spider plant.. I’ve watched it grow from about an inch, to now close to 2 inches or slightly more.

Then, a visit to a friends blog and I see this great photo of a walking stick. The last time I saw a walking stick I think I was about 16… it’s been ages! ;) Take a visit to The Impaitient Gardener to see the walking stick… but don’t leave too quickly.. there are plenty of beautiful pictures to see… take a walk through her garden. :)

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Cicada

by Judi on Aug 12, 2006

Originally uploaded by merelyhere.

This is such a great capture taken and posted by merelyhere.

A nymph emerging from it’s shell… the wing colors are so pretty.

Reminded me of the Cicada Invasion - Brood X, we had in our area the summer of 2004.. Only coming out every 17 years. It was amazing to see. We had so many of them. I was, admittedly, glad when they finally were gone.

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Little Hummers

by Judi on Jul 23, 2006

Originally uploaded by Jhaan.

Surfing photos at flickr.com and came across this one of two little hummingbirds. What a beautiful little nest…

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Static Hair

by Judi on Jul 18, 2006

Originally uploaded by madaise.

I love watching Ry come down the slides at the park. He has this really fine, wispy hair that never fails to fly when filled with static.

The day we went to this park both boys were in need of a good hair-washing, so Ry’s wasn’t as fly-away as usual, but still had good lift!!

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