Nature Walks – Hummingbirds of Lyons

Lyons is a pretty little mountain town about 1 hour north west of us. We go through it all the time when we go up to Estes Park, but this time, we actually stayed there for a bit. Larry’s boss retired and he recently moved up to Lyons full time. Before it had only been his get-away cabin. He hosted his retirement party and we all got to see his little bit of paradise, right on the river. I would move there in a heartbeat.

It was a little slice of Heaven. Not only did we enjoy this gorgeous idyllic bit of paradise, but we got to enjoy the hummingbirds as well. It is late in the season, so we only saw a few. Usually there are 100’s all around in the summer months. I was still very happy, and I finally got some great hummingbird shots, up close too.

These little gems are Rufous Hummingbirds. They like Colorado High Country and migrate there after the summer solstice. Usually by late August though, most of them are gone. There are just here long enough to make a brief appearance before they’re off again.

Persistence and patience have paid off. I am so happy these little guys were so cooperative this t time. Usually they are very difficult to capture with my lens. But not this time. 🙂

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I have worked in the restaurant and catering industry for over 35 years. I attended 2 culinary schools in Southern California, and have a degree in culinary arts from the Southern California School of Culinary Arts, as well as a few other degrees in other areas. I love to cook and I love to feed people.

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