Fun Monday -- Collections

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Canon Rebel May 18, 2008
What I would LIKE to collect.

Comments

Jan said…
Wow, collectiing hummingbirds, live ones! Great.
9:43 AM, May 19, 2008
Sayre said…
I think my mom and dad collect those - I always see tons of them when I go out to the farm to visit. That's so cool that they don't fly away from you!
11:19 AM, May 19, 2008
Amanda said…
I'm surprised they didn't try to get nectar from your boobs! :)

Your shirt accents this picture nicely. Maybe you and dad should put a little greenhouse/aviary back there. Then you could collect hummingbirds that came in to eat. Of course, you'd have a new collection every day because you'd have to let them go.
11:25 AM, May 19, 2008
Coffeypot said…
Hummingbirds are my favorite bird next to bald eagles, but it takes so damn many of them to make a meal. Looks like you have a good start. When’s supper?
11:29 AM, May 19, 2008
Jo Beaufoix said…
Wow, they are so beautiful. And your daughter's comment made me giggle. :D
11:40 AM, May 19, 2008
Anonymous said…
What a fabulous photo. I am just amazed at how those hummers are so still. That's so cool they don't fly away from you, to be able to get so close to them.

Yeah, it does look like they are waiting for their meal!! :)
12:22 PM, May 19, 2008
PAT said…
How cute is that Pamela. Wish I could get a Hummingbird to light on my finger!;-)

Pat
12:24 PM, May 19, 2008
ChrisB said…
I know how much you love your Hummingbirds :)
12:31 PM, May 19, 2008
Alison said…
great picture Pamela...that would be an interesting collection!!
12:50 PM, May 19, 2008
storyteller said…
Lovely photo! Delightful ‘collectible’ idea. I love to watch hummingbird in my yard … though the only ‘feeders’ I have are ‘natural ones’ … citrus trees and flowers. I’m always amazed when the little things come to ‘bathe’ in the hose spray while I’m watering the front yard ;--)

My Fun Monday post is at Small Reflections as usual.
Hugs and blessings,
1:06 PM, May 19, 2008
Anonymous said…
Wow! They stayed there with your hands on the feeder?! You have some very calm hummingbirds there...
1:42 PM, May 19, 2008
Molly said…
The hummingbirds are great. My sister-in-law collects them in the same way. I would like to collect the tiny birds, but I might confuse them with robins. (he,he)
3:14 PM, May 19, 2008
karisma said…
This is the best collection I have seen so far! Way to go!
4:30 PM, May 19, 2008
Susie said…
How wonderful that you could get so close to these delightful little visitors to your garden!
xo
4:47 PM, May 19, 2008
Elizabeth Joy said…
Hummingbirds and baby owls in the same week. You are having more fun then us now. I like your kind of collection. I haven't had a hummer on my finder yet, but I did have a butterfly on my finger today.
4:54 PM, May 19, 2008
IamwhoIam said…
You do have a nack with our feather friends. To have them let you so close :>)
5:32 PM, May 19, 2008
Faye said…
How'd you do that??? By the way, you have beautiful eyes Pamela. Don't you wish we could just chuck those hateful glasses?
8:01 PM, May 19, 2008
Kila said…
Wow, a photo of you! Great photo. All that red. Are you the "bird whisperer"?
8:38 PM, May 19, 2008
Ingrid said…
My cats would be pleased with your collection !
11:04 PM, May 19, 2008
the planet of janet said…
this is an AWESOME collection. you win the prize today ;-)
11:12 PM, May 19, 2008
Peter said…
Great "collection" Pamela, nice photo too.
BTW, the bark from most of our "gum trees" only has a smell when it's wet.
1:12 AM, May 20, 2008
Anonymous said…
If only . . .

They're such beautiful creatures!
1:24 AM, May 20, 2008
Anonymous said…
Interesting collection and innovative post. Thanks for sharing your photo of hummingbirds with us.
3:37 AM, May 20, 2008
DesLily said…
love, love, love hummingbirds!! What a fabulous photo!!
5:55 AM, May 20, 2008
Anonymous said…
WHat a great picture. I hung my hummingbird feeder last week. I hope some come over my way. They are fascinating to watch.
5:59 AM, May 20, 2008
Joy T. said…
I COMPLETELY forgot about signing up for Fun Monday. Darn it anyway and this one seems like it was fun! That picture is something else. Hummingbirds have to be the prettiest little birds in the world!
9:00 AM, May 20, 2008
Storytellin' Mama said…
here in the Sonoran desert, our favorite place "the desert museum" has a hummingbird garden humming with different breeds and varieties. It is quite an experience!

Very Cool birds! Are they birds or insects, really?
1:32 PM, May 20, 2008
Anonymous said…
You're the Hummingbird Whisperer!
1:37 PM, May 20, 2008
Anonymous said…
Pamela, those little beauties are besotted w/ you :)
4:58 PM, May 20, 2008
Jill said…
i came to visit you specially! i can't get to all 61 fun mondayers. i just dont have the gumption, but wanted to stop by and say hi.

great collection!
5:26 PM, May 20, 2008
Mariposa said…
Wow...humming birds...how cool is that!

Thanks for playing Pam...and sorry for the late visit!
6:38 PM, May 20, 2008
Cruise Mom said…
Thanks for commenting at my place, and your collection is much prettier than mine!
7:19 PM, May 20, 2008
Desert Songbird said…
They are fascinating creatures, aren't they?
9:12 AM, May 21, 2008
Unknown said…
That is so cool! I bet you felt amazing! I just wish to see some more, it's been ages since I've seen a hummer.
9:18 AM, May 21, 2008
Dianne - Bunny Trails said…
Wow! I had no idea that hummingbirds would willingly come so close to humans. Very cool!! :D
6:19 PM, May 21, 2008
Melanie said…
Wow!! That is so amazing. I didn't realize they would let you get so close. Amazing!!

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9:28 AM, May 22, 2008
Anonymous said…
I think they are amazing. If you go to Canadian Crafter on my blog roll, and scroll down a few posts, she has some videos and photos of the hummingbirds just outside her house. They come in her house sometimes and ride her hand out. She has great closeups. Sorry I didn't think to tell you sooner.
9:43 PM, May 22, 2008
Debs said…
I love hummingbirds. That is a great pic! :) I am going to have to try holding my feeder for the hummers. I can stand under my feeder and they still come to get their sweet treat.
4:57 AM, May 25, 2008
Susie Q said…
Now, how cool is THIS!!! Great image! I would love to collect hummingbirds too...maybe baby robins.
Chipmunks, rabbits and pandas.

The house would get a tad messy but who cares right?

Love,
Sue
7:52 AM, May 26, 2008
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