Hummingbird Moth

Did I ever feel lucky earlier this summer when I saw a Hummingbird Moth feeding from the periwinkles in my back yard! I felt even luckier that I was able to come into the house, get my camera, go back out and actually find the moth again. They are called Hummingbird Moth because they fly like a hummingbird and feed like a hummingbird, and look pretty much like one, only smaller. This summer is the first time I have seen these moths in West Texas. I have seen them in Western Colorado around the cabin we used to stay in while vacationing there.

I have since learned (from reading a dear friend's blog - yes, Debi - you) that their real name is Sphinx Moth, although I kinda of like the name "Hummingbird" Moth, and will probably continue to call them that. It's good to know the real name, though; now if I can only remember it!

Spring is coming!!!

Looks like Spring is on the way - and I, for one, am very happy about that. I love the Spring and Summer because I really enjoy being outside. I have been working in the backyard some - getting it ready for planting some new plants. It was exciting to find the day lillies are coming up and green leaves emerging on a couple small bushes, which I can not remember their name and somehow failed to keep the tag that came with them. They are a flowering bush and are supposed to attact hummers.

I shouldn't get so excited right now about warm weather as typically, we will have at least one more cold spell and new growth will freeze. So, I will wait a while before putting in new plants. But, for right now, I am going to enjoy the warmer weather as much as I can!