What I saw out my window - but can't share
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (351420)
Rockingham, Australia
May 2, 2021 10:09pm CST
I’ve written a few posts about what I see ‘out my window’. This is along similar lines but I don’t have a photo for you.
I went out to snip the dead blooms off my rose trees and discovered a butterfly sitting on a flower, sipping nectar. Its wings were flexing up and down. I hurried inside for my camera but when I came back the butterfly had moved to a leaf.
I thought it was still worth a photo but the camera wouldn’t work for some reason. When I looked, I discovered the battery wasn’t in it. We’ve been charging up batteries as there is a horse endurance ride next weekend.
When I came back the second time, the butterfly had disappeared. So, instead of a photo of the butterfly, I’ve added a photo of a rose with a bee in it.
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@arunima25 (89934)
• Bangalore, India
3 May 21
Oops! The butterfly missed the opportunity to be captured in a beautiful shot.
That's a lovely picture. I often see bees and butterflies on my flowers engrossed in sipping the nectar and by the time I get the phone/camera, they are not there.
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@arunima25 (89934)
• Bangalore, India
3 May 21
@JudyEv Yes, bees are more common here too in my garden.
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@JudyEv (351420)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 May 21
That would be neat indeed. I saw another case insect today too. I wrote about them once. Here's a link of you have time to read:
Today, walking back from the shed, I came across this insect trying to make his way across the gravel. I asked Vince to take a video as he was moving. We’ve...
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@wolfgirl569 (114936)
• Marion, Ohio
3 May 21
Some days are like that. Great photo with the bee
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@moffittjc (123852)
• Gainesville, Florida
6 May 21
The bees have been very active here this spring, which is a great thing considering the worldwide population decline. I always enjoy seeing bees feed on the nectar and pollinate the plants.
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@moffittjc (123852)
• Gainesville, Florida
11 May 21
@JudyEv To be honest, I haven’t heard any news either. I hope that a lack of attention means their population numbers are rebounding.
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@JudyEv (351420)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 May 21
@moffittjc Probably COVID took over the headlines. 
Are you fully better now?
Are you fully better now?1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (36476)
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3 May 21
Oh, the Elusive Butterfly trick! I have had the same issues when I tried to get a photo of a hummingbird. Either my camera needs charging or by the time I get it their gone. If I'm lucky enough to zero in on one I can't get close enough of get the hummer in focus in time before it fly off. I share your frustration.
Here was the best photo I've been able to get of a female hummer. You can see the "blob" hovering above the feeder
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@dgobucks226 (36476)
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6 May 21
@JudyEv Nice color on that one.
We don't see males with those colors in my state.
We don't see males with those colors in my state.1 person likes this
@JudyEv (351420)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 May 21
No, we have four rose bushes here. We move on 26th May.
@DocAndersen (54400)
• United States
3 May 21
still a great picture! the story was worth it! I can see you hustling back into the house only to snap a battery free picture!
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@JudyEv (351420)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 May 21
@DocAndersen You mean you haven't taken any photos like that!!!
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@DocAndersen (54400)
• United States
3 May 21
@JudyEv i have taken many pictures like that!!!!
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beautiful flower
@tiwari5485 (427)
• Canada
4 May 21
Either way, it's a beautiful picture I am always faced with such situations that I see my cats doing something funny and I don't have my cell phone with me and by the time I reach the phone the cats are already either sleeping or just not into their funny act anymore
I am always faced with such situations that I see my cats doing something funny and I don't have my cell phone with me and by the time I reach the phone the cats are already either sleeping or just not into their funny act anymore1 person likes this
@tiwari5485 (427)
• Canada
4 May 21
@JudyEv yes, it's like the good actions happen only when you don't have your phone or camera handy
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@DaddyEvil (146371)
• United States
3 May 21
*sigh* I guess I can put up with the picture you added...
The rose with a bee is very good. Thank you for sharing it.
I hope you're having a very nice day.
The rose with a bee is very good. Thank you for sharing it.
I hope you're having a very nice day.1 person likes this
@DaddyEvil (146371)
• United States
3 May 21
@JudyEv You're welcome. Our day is just starting. I've fed the fishies and taken my daily meds... Now to shower and see what else needs to be done before it starts storming again.
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@MarshaMusselman (38837)
• Midland, Michigan
4 May 21
A rose with the bee is a good alternative. I hate when I don't have my camera ready and when I do my hands shake making taking a pic hard anyway.
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@MarshaMusselman (38837)
• Midland, Michigan
5 May 21
@JudyEv I bought something like a tripod for my phone but I'm afraid I might knock my phone right off it when taking a picture.
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@JudyEv (351420)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 May 21
@MarshaMusselman Yes, I guess that could happen too.
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