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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Judy's butterfly garden

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Judy's butterfly garden

I've never seen a hummingbird moth before. My sister helped me identify it. Amazing!

Judy owns the community garden plot next to mine. She planted a butterfly garden along the path for everyone to enjoy. Its a moving experience of buzzing and color. Every time I go to my plot, I walk by and marvel. Last weekend I had my camera and took a bunch of photos.
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12 comments:

  1. Heather's GardenAugust 17, 2011 10:30 PM

    I've spotted a hummingbird moth in my garden a few times, but I've never gotten as good a photo as you have!

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  2. charmiocAugust 18, 2011 12:43 AM

    Thank you for identifying that for me! I've seen them many times in my garden here in Greece and never knew what they were.

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  3. SueAugust 18, 2011 3:03 AM

    They are amazing creatures. I have a couple here....the first time I saw them was a few years back. They are so neat to watch. This spring, I spotted a baby one--it was so little.

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  4. UnknownAugust 18, 2011 4:12 AM

    What an amazing little creature! I wish he visited my garden :)

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  5. biobabblerAugust 18, 2011 12:35 PM

    oh, I'm so envious! Very nice shot. SO cool. Thanks! =)

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  6. MAugust 18, 2011 1:54 PM

    Aren't they amazing, I have only seen one here in London. But if visiting France I see loads, I couldn't believe what I was seeing first time, lucky Belmont Community gardeners.
    Marian (London UK)

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  7. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 10:29 PM

    Beautiful photos, thanks for sharing them.

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  8. JudyAugust 18, 2011 10:43 PM

    Thanks for the photos of my pollinator garden, Kathy. My granddaughter and I have seen huge butterflies lately - wish I knew what kind they were.

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  9. LisaAugust 21, 2011 1:52 AM

    Lovely images! Your blog is always such a delight.

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  10. quitclaim recordingAugust 23, 2011 9:08 AM

    Butterfly garden is very like and more beautiful garden. Because in the garden more enjoyable and fantastic garden that can be more enjoy in that place.

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  11. Ben CzajkowskiAugust 23, 2011 9:29 PM

    That hummingbird moth is the stuff of nightmares O_O

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  12. ThagirionSeptember 01, 2011 5:32 PM

    Those hummingbird moths are so cute. Sphinx moths are my favorites and I really enjoy raising them.

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