Monday, July 25, 2011

Blooming in the Summer













A cute baby Verdin!



This flowering plant, called Red Bird of Paradise or Mexican Bird of Paradise (Caesalpinia pulcherrima), is commonly used in desert landscaping because it is drought tolerant and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.  I think the red and orange flowers and ferny foliage look especially nice against blue sky.  Have a wonderful week!
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36 comments:

  1. angryparsnipJuly 25, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    I am so envious of your ability to take such wonderful close-ups of birds.
    Love the photo of what is becoming one of my most favorite birds the Verdin.

    cheers, parsnip

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  2. Betsy Banks AdamsJuly 25, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Gorgeous, Diane. I love seeing the flowers of summer against the blue skies also... AND--the butterflies and critters love those flowers also.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  3. DeniseinVAJuly 25, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Lovely photos and you've taught me the name of a flower that I had taken a few years ago but had never discovered the name of. Thanks Diane.

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  4. NaqveeJuly 25, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    do u know your talent made me see the nature with a difference.. I love your blog since your imagination speaks a ton.

    LOVE.

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  5. rainfield61July 25, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    We have something like this, we called them Flames of the Forest.

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  6. UnknownJuly 25, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Gorgeous red and golds! I love how good you are at taking photoes of birds!

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  7. desertsandbeyondJuly 25, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    I just did a post on this myself, but I didn't catch a hummingbird or butterfly~~~how gorgeous! Yes, it is a beautiful bush!

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  8. JulieJuly 25, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    ohh la la...my fav color is orange...and light blue is so lovely behind these!!! nice photos!!!

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  9. shirleyJuly 25, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    We have a tree with similar flowers called a Poincianna here. I just love seeing the birds and butterflies feeding on the nectar. You take amazing photos.

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  10. MagpieJuly 25, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    These are a gorgeous flower, but I don't care for their aroma. Love all the shots, but the hummer really makes me smile.

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  11. PJ van ZylJuly 25, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    great photos in this post

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  12. cieldequimperJuly 25, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    I am always amazed at how pretty nature is even in difficult, hot, dry places!

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  13. AllisonJuly 26, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    What gorgeous flora you have! Desert colors!!

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  14. Pedro D. H.July 26, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    hummingbird is amazing! great shots here, many colors on the desert!

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  15. RohrerbotJuly 26, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Great shots. I love this time of year...not for the heat but for the really incredible butterfly and bird moments all around us. Plus the plants and monsoon light up our landscape. Your pics are wonderful:)

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  16. Betty ManousosJuly 26, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    GORGEOUS shots, diane!

    SO beautifully captured!

    your photos reflect such a sweetness to me...if that makes sense.
    hugs
    betty xx

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  17. BarbJuly 26, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    It looks like that Bird of Paradise is attracting visitors. That leaf is so lacy against the sky.

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  18. tracyJuly 26, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    lovely photos as always!

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  19. ThérèseJuly 26, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Beautiful pics... butterflies and all. The little verdin is one of my favorite birds too. Their nest is so delicate.

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  20. betchaiJuly 26, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    such beauty and wildlife in your area, it seems you live in a well of beautiful surprises, love your pictures always Diane.

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  21. EG CameraGirlJuly 27, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    I think it's incredible that there are plants that can survive heat and drought. Isn't nature amazing?

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  22. Icy BCJuly 27, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    You have so many incredible capture of the birds and butterflies on such beautiful flowers!

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  23. Martha ZJuly 27, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    A lovely flower, it's nice that something can be so pretty and drought tolerant as well.
    We just returned from the mountains, they were bursting with blooms. Now I'll try to identify them all, not easy as many look alike.

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  24. LindyJuly 28, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    I just love the colors of the Mexican Bird of Paradise. Particularly wonderful capture of the hummingbird!

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  25. Lrong LimJuly 29, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Wow, very nice shots... the flowers and the birds....

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  26. CassyJuly 30, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    I love that orange and red flower. The bird also love it.

    Cassy from Download Guitar Lessons

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  27. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEJuly 30, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Have a wonderful Sunday!

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  28. ladydazyJuly 30, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    You capture the desert so beautifully!!

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  29. LouisetteAugust 1, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    Georgous, all seasons are wonderfull, no?
    Best regard from belgium

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  30. WebbieLadyAugust 6, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Great shots and the birds, what a beauty... and it feeds butterflies too? Such a wonder of nature in a dry dessert.

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  31. WebbieLadyAugust 6, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    I actually thought seeing the flower at first that this was a fire-tree's flower though i am not sure if fire trees can grow in deserts...

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  32. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEAugust 6, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Have a wonderful Sunday!

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  33. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEAugust 9, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    I love Your photos!

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  34. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEAugust 14, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Nice collection!

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  35. JanieAugust 18, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    The bird of paradise is beautiful. Love the hummers and butterflies, too.

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  36. sigaAugust 24, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    This is so lovely!

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