wait, it's a hummingbird!

I whispered excitedly, just as I my daughter and I were heading to the lake.  Out of the car and into the house I leaped, focused on retrieving my camera as fast as humanly possible.  That "Herculean" effort paid off for he was still there when I returned ~ on the best hummingbird flower I have ~ Scrophularia macrantha:

It's only the second time this season I've seen one in my garden.  I think I've shared with you before that we only see hummingbirds from the middle of July until the first part of September.  Hopefully I will have many more photo ops.

 

These images were shot in auto "sports" mode, for those of you interested.  

ps  If you don't currently have any Scrophularia in your garden, I highly recommend it.  It's a terrific plant that's absolutely been a magnet for hummingbirds since I added it to mine four years ago.  I hope to add a few more plants this fall ~ its that good.  Now off to wring out swimsuits....

Comments

[Meredehuit]

Great shots! I'm still waiting for mine.

[Catherine]

What great pictures! My sports mode never looks that clear. I love the first one where her tail is bent in (just guessing it's a she since the males we see usually have red throats or heads). I have hummingbirds on my blog today too :)

[Kala]

So excited for you to have hummingbirds in your yard. Great captures Kathleen!

[Racquel]

So jealous, those are great shots Kathleen. I've never been able to capture these flying miracles on camera yet. :)