Triple Satisfaction

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Blue jay contorts to get some yummy treats!
Blue jay contorts to get some yummy treats!

Nothing satisfies a hobby photographer more than capturing great close-ups of birds feeding.

Satisfaction of one’s curiosity is one of the greatest sources of happiness in life. Linus Pauling, Scientist

Is a hummingbird really ever satisfied?
Is a hummingbird really ever satisfied?

 

Nature holds the key to our...satisfaction. Quote

 

“Satisfaction is not always the fulfillment of what you want; it is the realization of how blessed you are for what you have.” Unknown

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35 responses to “Triple Satisfaction”

  1. Incredible pictures… as always 🙂 Two summers ago, we stayed in a campground that was full of hummingbirds. They are so magical, it took my breath away to watch them in action. Awesome!

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  2. These photos are absolutely amazing Terri. We have hummingbirds just for the few short summer months up here in Canada. Am so fascinated how they can migrate such vast distances for such a tiny bird.

    Thank you for sharing. Greatly enjoyed seeing them! 🙂

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  3. I was lucky enough to see a hummingbird up pretty close – they are amazing creatures – you captured him/her beautifully Terri – thank you!

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    1. Thank you Joan! They are something to see up close!

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  4. Beautiful photos and quotes, Terri. I love those little birds – such a joy to have around. 🙂

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  5. Spectacular closeups Terri! 🙂

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  6. Hummingbirds!!!! They are on my bucket list (along with fireflies) None in Australia, so I’m going to have to get to the US before I die so I can see them in real life – gorgeous photos Terri!

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  7. Beautiful shots and beautiful backyard too!

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  8. What fantastic photos, Terri, especially the middle one! 🙂

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  10. Amazing shots! My husband is obsessed with watching his hummingbird feeder and waiting for one to arrive. They are really fun to watch. We have several bird feeders and watch them every evening.

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    1. They can be really loyal to “their” feeders!

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  11. I love your photos, Terri. The top one stole my heart 💕

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    I am seriously jealous about your hummingbird photos. I can never get one. One day I staked out a spot and finally gave up and…just then…one came right up to my nose and just stared at me. Guess it thought I was a flower? Sigh…..

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    1. Haha, that is so typical of those hummers! Mine are pretty aggressive. Trust me, I’ve (im)patiently waited for them to feed, and they will pick that time to ignore me 🙂

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  13. Love the hummingbirds, they’re very special little creatures, don’t you think?!

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    1. Thank you…they are! Such characters!

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  14. I so agree!! These are wonderful!

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  15. Bird love…Ah! I love bird watching… hummingbirds hold my attention the most! Wonderful pictures. 🙂

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  16. I must learn how to use a camera. I heard a noisy critter outside our patio and looked up to find a squirrel sitting in our staghorn fern, making lunch of the dried leaves. Took 3 photos only to discover I had not taken 3 photos. Sigh…..

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    1. Ohhhh, frustrating!! It can happen to anyone.

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  17. Incredible pictures, Terri. We also feed the birds but we don’t get hummingbirds.

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    1. Thank you Robbie! I have some bird bullies in the backyard–those bluejays are mean. Luckily the hummers ignore them!

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  18. What a great view, Terri!! Is this outside of your house, or were you out and about??
    XOXO
    Jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. Thanks, Jodie…in my own backyard!

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I’m a former university adjunct Professor and retired recreation & parks practitioner living in North-Eastern Washington State near the Idaho border. Second Wind Leisure Perspectives is my blog about living a leisure lifestyle, including photography, friends, fitness, and fun.

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