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saya Horn, Netherlands(Zone 8b) Aug 09, 2003

Hi, today I've seen my first hummingbird moth..! Amazing..now I know what you're talking about. I live in the Netherlands and these beautifull creatures are very rarely seen. If you spot them you must give a note to our local naturewatchdepartment (..translated,it's called here IVN).
This summer is in the race (2nd now) for the warmest summer in past 100 years. At the moment rare butterflies are more spotted than ever.

Oh I'm so excited.. !

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tigerlily Tiller, OR(Zone 8a) Aug 10, 2003

That IS exciting! I have the hummingbird moths, but never heard of them before moving here 5 years ago. They are cool to watch, but I see them most frequently at dusk or the dark hours.
The second Mothers Day I was here there was a monarch migration and they stopped here for water. My son and I sat under an apple tree all day just watching the pretty things.
Odd, I haven't seen a monarch since.
Enjoy your butterflies! Hope you spot lots of new ones.
Julie

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saya Horn, Netherlands(Zone 8b) Aug 16, 2003

The hummingbird moth comes to visit me everyday around 8 o'clock pm..so nice to see..

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weeds Panhandle, FL(Zone 8a) Aug 17, 2003

Saya, how wonderful. I love to sit in the yard (fighting the mosquitoes) and watch the butterflies and birds. This is what it is all about.
What do you normally see there?

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