Birds with Long Tongues

Hummingbird sticking it's tongue out.

Red-bellied Woodpecker - stretching his tongue to reach the peanut butter.

I think most woodpeckers have long tongues like this.

I think it's pretty cool!!

I believe that every person has uniqueness - something that nobody else has.

~ Michael Schenker

Hummingbird Dance

On with the dance! Let joy be unconfined.

~Lord Byron

They weren't really dancing but it sure was FUN to watch.

Hummingbird in the Flowers

For today and its blessings, I owe the world an attitude of gratitude.

~Unknown

Hummingbird see on my walk today - 09-17-11 - Izaak Walton Park

Christiansburg, VA

Hummingbird Bokeh

Sometimes the most urgent thing you can possibly do is take a complete rest.

~Ashleigh Brilliant

Some Very Exciting News! I received an email yesterday and found out that I had won: THIS! Oh I am extremely happy and can't wait to see it in person!

Thanks Theresa - Aka TexWis Girl.

CLEVER

The artist behind Birdartist.etsy.com has a background in biology, and it shows in her work. This is what she writes about herself: ”There's also a practical side to my nature. I've worked as a zoo keeper for 3 years, and I have studied birds in the wild as a field assistant. I've hiked the woods, lakes, streams, and mountains of Pennsylvania, observing and videotaping birds for my artwork.”

In this shop, you will find polymer clay and ceramic items with aviary theme: bird-decorated cups, ceramic birdhouses, and my favorite – hummingbird feeders. Says the artist: “All of my hummingbird feeders are modeled in Polymer clay to resemble actual flowers that are used by hummingbirds. Each one is individually crafted to fit snugly into its individual bottle for a tight, leak resistant seal. All are functional works of art used readily by hummingbirds.”

In her Photobucket album, Birdartist has many pictures of her hummingbirds, and even a short video that shows the birds using her feeders.