So the first creature I’m sharing here isn’t technically a bird. However, I was so excited it decided to visit my front porch petunias early Wednesday morning. Made getting up at 5a.m. to get a kid off to band practice completely worth the lost sleep.
Who ever thought I’d be so excited over a moth? What a moth? Yes, a moth!
Sphinx Moth
Originally I called this a hummingbird moth as it acts like a hummingbird but I do think what I had was actually a sphinx moth and not a clearwing. However, I’m still not entirely sure. Still, beautiful and just as fun to watch as a hummingbird! Note, it was barely light out when I took these photos and I didn’t want to scare it away with a flash so they’re not the best photos but I hope you enjoy them anyway.
My New Front Porch Bench
And since I’m sharing photos that aren’t technically birds, how about a view of the back of my new bench? We picked it up on sale last week! I’d been looking to replace the bench on our front porch for about a year now, not ever finding something I liked well enough. The people at Orscheln said every time they put one of these benches together, it sold. (And they had to then take it apart like they did for us) These birds don’t cost much to feed! 
Finally, so I don’t get kicked off linking up with The Bird Depot on a technicality, I figure I’d better give you a bird. Note I didn’t say the bird, that’d be a completely different post. Probably about the school car line. No, I don’t give any one “the bird” during it but I can’t say I’m not tempted at times.
Actual Birds
Sticking with my theme of being in the front yard for this post. I did finally capture a photo of the neighbor’s chickens. I don’t see the roosters in this photo but I can almost always hear them. Glad they are across the street and not next door. 
And while I’ve not seen as many backyard birds lately (probably thanks to a certain Coopers Hawk hanging out), seems fitting to end this nutty post with one I did spot. The ever busy nuthatch!
Between my morning glories (finally) blooming and the moth, it was a fun week to be outside if only just around the back and front yard.
What birds (or other winged creatures) did you spot this week?
Beautiful!!! It’s been years since I’ve seen a moth like these. And,I remember a child, I too thought it was a bird! Gorgeous morning glories and nuthatch too.
Hope you enjoyed your weekend and thanks for linking in.
Thank you! We’ve seen hummingbird moths years ago when attending a monarch festival a bit out of town. However, I’d never seen one like this and especially not on my own front porch. Hope you have a wonderful new week!
Hi Jean. Your sphinx moth is incredibly beautiful. I’m pretty sure we have nothing quite like it in the UK. I like your birds bench too. Enjoy your week ahead.
Thank you. I was so excited to see it on my own front porch. Of course, I’ve been checking all week to see if it returned but I guess it was just a one time lucky thing for me. Hope you enjoy your new week as well!