Humming Along

WHILE VISITING MY MOTHER in upstate New York, I decided to walk around her yard at night and take photos of flowers, using a flash. I remember capturing this picture and being totally unaware of the galium sphinx moth at the blossoms. After the flash of the camera went off, the moth flew past me, bumping into me in its alarm. I didn't know what had collided with me until I saw this photo. Gail Evans RIVERHEAD, NY
I TOOK THIS PHOTO just outside Princeton, Minnesota, where a lot of meadow-blazing star was growing. Look closely and you can see this moth's proboscis drinking the nectar. I used a Canon 5D Mark III camera with a Tamron 150-600 mm lens to capture this image. Mary Karlie Carlson PRINCETON, MN
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der June/July 2023-Ausgabe von Birds & Blooms.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent ? Anmelden


Diese Geschichte stammt aus der June/July 2023-Ausgabe von Birds & Blooms.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent? Anmelden

SUPER MOMS
Whether they are laid-back layers or helicopter moms, multiple parenting styles emerge among mothers in the bird kingdom.

IN FULL BLOOM
Talented readers share their snapshots of striking florals

The Science of Bird Poop
An expert breaks down the complex chemicals of bird waste BY EMILY HANNEMANN

Heralds of Spring
Snapshots of the energetic songbirds that captured readers' hearts

New Plants for 2025
Stunning fresh picks for your beds and containers BY WENDY HELFENBAUM

Converting to Clover
Learn the basics about this increasingly popular, pollinator-friendly lawn option

Ask the Experts
Readers get answers to puzzling bird and garden situations

Small Spaces, BIG FLAVOR
INCLUDE THESE COMPACT FOOTPRINT FRUIT PLANTS IN YOUR CONTAINER GARDENS AND MIXED BORDERS FOR A TASTY HARVEST

Basics of Hydroponics
Use these top tips and plant picks to have a successful soil-free garden

Rooted in Resilience
These hardy perennials will thrive in most zones