Bladder Pod

Yes, the wildflowers are in bloom.  But you need to get out of the car and take short walks to find the good ones.  We don't have fields covered with blossoms, but they are out there.  This is a Bladder pod, Isomeris arborea, it's a member of the caper family and a favorite nectar plant for hummingbirds.  What's neat about this plant is the inflated seed pods, hence it's common name.

"Bladder Pod"    © Kathy Dunham 2011

Flock of Hummingbirds

These Peaches 'n Cream salvia are beautiful.  The delicate peach color is stunning against the white throat and stamen.  But when I looked again, I saw hummingbirds.  Isn't Mother Nature great??

"Flock of Hummingbirds"   © Kathy Dunham 2009