First post to this forum and I've really enjoyed all of the great shots and stories so far. A few years ago, we dug up most of our back yard and replaced the grass with a variety of hummingbird and butterfly-attracting plants. So far, the garden has been a big success and we average 10-15 Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds on a daily basis in the summer as well as a number of butterflies that we'd never seen previously. Here's one of my favorite Ruby-Throated shots from 2007 of an adult male perched.



I look forward to participating more often in this forum in the new year and sharing a pic when I can (Hopefully after visiting a National Park or two... )