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Hummingbird Moth (Hawk Moth)


Hummingbird Moth (Hawk Moth)

I've not seen one in the garden for a few years so I was delighted today to see this one today,



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wow its a big one dawn, lovely though, not sure how i would react as im scared of moths, great shot ;o))

12 Jun, 2010

amy
Amy
 

Gosh Dawn , what a good shot , although I can't pretend to be liking moths at the moment .. :o(

12 Jun, 2010

 

Well captured Dawn. I've never seen one before, other than in books.

13 Jun, 2010

 

Never seen one before, well only on photos but there lovely are'nt they.

13 Jun, 2010

 

thanks everyone.
Sandra: doesnt look like a moth, more like a tiny bird :-)
Amy: Sorry, I know you have naughty moths.
Toto: I cant believe you've not seen one in the flesh, you would love it, the way it moves is something else. There are more photos on my blog.
Clarice: Glad you like it.

13 Jun, 2010

 

thats not to bad if its more like a bird ;o))

13 Jun, 2010

 

You'd be fine Sandra, his tongue's a bit scarey though, about 2 inches long, lol.

13 Jun, 2010

 

lol ;o((

13 Jun, 2010

 

great pic Dawn.....

14 Jun, 2010

 

Thanks Holly

14 Jun, 2010

 

lovely to see them here again.

15 Jun, 2010

 

Wow...this is fantastic Dawn !

15 Jun, 2010

 

Thanks Jane.
Do you see them in your garden Linda.
Hello Marguerite, long time, no see. They are amazing to see.

16 Jun, 2010

 

Great picture Dawn. A treat to see a H.H.M.

16 Jun, 2010

 

Sure is Jbardet

19 Jun, 2010

 

Fantastic shot Dawn, such a beautiful little creature, good to know they're out and about again! Going to have a look at your blog now........:o)

23 Jun, 2010

 

I keep looking out for it but I've not seen it again.

24 Jun, 2010



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