Monday, April 25, 2011

Ocotillo Flowers

Here are snapshots of ocotillos taken on various days around the canyon this month:






It looks like this little hummer is waving!

Have a nice week! :)
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24 comments:

  1. MagpieApril 25, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    They are such a favorite of the hummers! Our ocotillo, saguaro and yucca are getting ready to bloom together. Great pictures!

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  2. LoreeApril 25, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    So beautiful - especially the ones with the hummingbirds in them.

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  3. JoApril 25, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Beautiful photos, Diane. I have discovered a shrub in my garden which a botonist identified as a Madagascan ocotillo. We live in Kenya and when this flowers I hope it brings many more sunbirds (which are similar to your hummers) Have a great week. Jo

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  4. Betsy Banks AdamsApril 25, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Hi Diane, Looks like that hummingbird likes the Ocotillo. Great pictures. Thanks!
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  5. angryparsnipApril 25, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Wonderful photos of a favorite plant.

    My friend has several in her yard and they are all full of green leaves and red blooms so beautiful.

    I only have one in my yard and am thinking of planting a few more I think the hummingbirds would love them too.

    cheers, parsnip

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  6. betchaiApril 25, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    beautiful photos Diane, the hummingbird shots with the ocotillo are really such inspiring sights.

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  7. ThérèseApril 25, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Pictures we always go back to... it's beautiful!

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  8. DawnApril 25, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    These are absolutely amazing. I feel such happiness when I see a waving hummer:)
    Thank you- made my Monday!

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  9. Debbie LoApril 25, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    This is one of the reasons I think it's so fun to be a follower of bloggers around the country. I had no idea what an ocotillo plant was, or looked like, since we don't have those in Michigan (that I'm aware of), and now I do. Thanks for helping to further my plant education, Diane!

    Also, I just love seeing the hummingbirds next to the orange color of the plant. It does look like that one bird is waving too! LOL

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  10. rainfield61April 25, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Very good effort to capture the hummingbird.

    I like all the pictures.

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  11. tracyApril 25, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    You know, your pictures are so perfect. I dare to say what damage you could do with your camera in a place like Sedona! Get up there, woman!

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  12. Silver FoxApril 25, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Wonderful photos! :)

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  13. Martha ZApril 25, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    I can never resist the ocotillo in bloom but these are especially nice since you caught the hummer as well.

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  14. GaelynApril 25, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    The ocotillo blooms are spectacular when they show and can't blame the little hummers for liking them too.
    Seems I'll miss most of spring in the desert, maybe if I ever get to the North Rim. Sigh....

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  15. cieldequimperApril 26, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Wow, so pretty, I don't think I'd ever seen any!

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  16. •°°• IcyBC •°°•April 27, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    Oh Diane, this is a beautiful series with photos of ocotillo flowers and the hummingbird.

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  17. Betty ManousosApril 27, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    love the tones in these photos!

    absolutely amazing!

    have a great day!

    hugs
    betty xx

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  18. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEApril 27, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Thank You very much for sharing.I think I have not seen it before!

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  19. betchaiApril 27, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    thanks Diane for helping me ID the blue flower, I already changed some caption there. I really appreciate your help.

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  20. AnonymousApril 28, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    These are quite stunning photos, and he does look to be waving too! Thanks for sharing.

    Have a good day, Boonie

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  22. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEApril 28, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    I liked this flower very much!

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  23. DarlaApril 30, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    These are awesome shots - wow. I became completely enamoured of ocotillos while visiting last month!

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  24. LindyMay 22, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    The ocotillo cactus is my favorite of all. Each of your images is spectacular. Love the ones with the hummer - especially the final one.

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