Wednesday, May 9, 2012

How Sweet It Is

Our days have been so beautiful here. Yesterday it was 75 degrees. I have been walking in the evenings. From our house, it's only about 3/4 mile to town, so it's a short walk to be in town and then walk on some paved streets. The air is so heavenly. I think it kind of creeps up on you. First tulips bloom and then on through the flowers and you don't even notice how wonderful it is. Well yesterday evening, as I was looking at the clear blue sky and thinking about how lucky I am to live here, I took some deep breaths and noticed. Even along the road is the most gorgeous smell. Something in the pastures must be blooming. Clover? I don't know, but it's just sweet.

When I came back home, our honeysuckle bushes are in full bloom and I noticed they were covered with the kind of moth that looks like a hummingbird. We don't have hummingbirds here and these have antennas, otherwise I would think they were. They don't stay still, so I had an awful time photographing them but I hope you are blessed by these pictures of God's creation today.





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9 comments:

  1. MonicaMay 9, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    How cool is that?! I had never heard of a hummingbird moth before. After a little google searching I learned the name of your's. It's called a White Lined Sphynx Hummingbird Moth...very cool!

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  2. Lisa SipesMay 9, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Now I see them! Very pretty. I have never noticed them before. You're so much more aware of your surroundings than I am. :)

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  3. PattyMay 9, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    Interesting moth, I;m glad you're enjoying nice spring weather. It's been a bit wet and dreary, expecting some sun this weekend though.

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  4. Swedish ScrapperMay 9, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Oh how I miss honeysuckle. It's my favorite flower in the whole wide world!

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  5. Lee Ann L.May 9, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    First picture is wonderful. How cool is that to get a shot of a hummingbird moth?!?

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  6. Lee Ann L.May 9, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    PS it IS a hummingbird moth. Check out this link:
    http://www.birds-n-garden.com/hummingbird_moths.html

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  7. Christine MMay 10, 2012 at 1:45 AM

    I've never heard of a hummingbird moth. Great photos. Thanks for sharing them with us.

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  8. Nanette MerrillMay 10, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    The scent of honeysuckle is so amazing. I love that.

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  9. AnonymousMay 10, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    Beautiful pictures, thank you. We studied hummingbird moths in my third grade classroom. They are pretty neat creatures.

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