Spring is in full swing here in Colorado with the arrival of my favorite summer bird, the hummingbird. With their return, winter is a distant memory. With a tip from a friend, I hung our feeder and within hours we had our noisy friends back. The noise that a hummie makes adds a smile to my day. They keep me company with their antics throughout spring and summer. It is great fun to observe these birds and be a witness to their dive bombing, nectar sampling, and fussing with other hummingbirds. Here in the foothills the broad-tailed and calliope hummies arrive first and the rowdier and rusty colored rufous hummies arrive in July. These amazing birds can hover in mid-air, fly backwards and fly at speeds up to 34 miles per hour. They are small yet so powerful.

This image was taken from our deck last summer. It is a treat with warmer temperatures to begin a day with coffee on the deck enjoying these summer friends. Gone are the thoughts of winter. The renewal of spring is magical.

The ruby-throated hummingbird is a wonder of migration. Every winter it makes an amazing journey. Some have been known to make a journey of 2500 miles or more, from Alaska to Central America. Because of it the hummingbird is a symbol for accomplishing that which seems impossible. It will teach you how to find the miracle of joyful living from your own life circumstances. ~ Pablo Neruda

Peace.