If I waited until it was pleasant outside before I took any photos, it might be a looong time, so I forced myself to make a small effort in my hot and humid backyard today. This is a Mesquite tree but it’s our Hippie Tree. Many bird-attracting or bird-photo-enhancing things hang in this tree in our far backyard. It has also become the place to hang some found objects or things I don’t want anywhere else. I’m sure the collection will grow. The Mesquite provides shade, of course, but also has edible pods and tasty insects, too, or so the birds indicate. It’s an active area.
One of our 4 hummingbird feeders
Black-chinned Hummingbird, male
A little feeder stocked with leftover fruit and peanuts
A peanut butter-covered pine cone
A hummingbird swing, rarely used
Aluminum utility cable found in the alley, now a perch
The perch, stocked with peanuts
A few of my favorite perch shots:
And this is the “bistro,” where I (and occasionally, Tony) sit and watch the birds in the Mesquite, under the shade of the Goldwater Pine.
Love this. We should all have a backyard tree with little objects..Hot here in Eastern Oregon today too, but not like Phoenix.
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Oh how I delight in the idea of your hippie tree! I’m sure those oranges are especially wonderful treats during your crazy hot weather. As always, wonderful photos – I feel like I’m joining you at your little bistro.
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It’s pretty cool to have a tree like that where you can hang so many things. I have just conifers here and they are not conducive to that kind of thing. Popular with the birds though.
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Lovely and thank you for sharing.
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Beautiful photos. I don’t understand why I was not “following” your blog anymore, had to click that button again. Funny! Glad I found it again.
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I like your posts because they contrain so many bird pictures and all the hanging devices to help attract birds. Your blog is first class.
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I love, love, love your hippie tree, Candace.
What a unique and fantastic idea!
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