Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)
When the spring columbines began popping up and blossoming in our backyard, we know it’s time to keep our eyes open for the arrival of the hummingbirds. Sure enough, after several days of gorgeous blooms, we have now spotted at least two Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds hanging around. We haven’t put the feeders out yet, figuring that they might as well slurp up the natural bounty first, but we will relent soon. Ah, spring….