The Hummingbird Garden At Allaire State Park

 This garden is located at the entrance to Allaire State Park.

I don't know who maintains it, I would like to know as it is beautiful...

and the hummingbirds love it!

The plants are neatly manicured and the feeders are always filled with fresh sweet water!

I think there were 4 or 5 hummingbirds active in the gardens while I was there.

I must have taken 40 pictures and they all look the same.

This is a Female Ruby Throated Hummingbird.

The male has a ruby colored neck, the female does not.

I wish I knew who started and maintains this garden, I would like to thank them!

Fun Facts About Summer

 A few posts back, I spoke negatively about summer, I feel bad about that.

And because I did that, I decided to share some "Fun Facts" about summer.

Who doesn't love ice cream, especially in the summer?

Whether its a cone at your favorite ice cream shop, or a massive tub in the freezer at home,

it is usually a part of your summer diet!

One favorite snack in the summer is watermelon...did you know it is a vegetable?

It is...

this is due to the unique way it is planted and the way it grows...it is a close relative to squash.

People argue this point, and I get it, but nonetheless, wouldn't it be great to be eating watermelon and know you are getting your veggies for the day.

Next time you decide to complain about the heat during the summer,...

on July 10th 1913, the temperatures reached a scorching 134 degrees in California.

The longest day of the year, is the same as the shortest.

Thunderstorms are more common in the summer and we all know I love a good thunderstorm.

We have the most sunlight in summer, and the best fireworks.

My favorite thing about summer is the fresh produce and all the colorful flowers.

These beautiful Hydrangea are bloom right now...because it is summer, remember that!