A warning to the people’s pet,
If you decide to eat me,
Just don’t be shocked how sick you’ll get,
So leave me as you meet me.
*Disclaimer: I think hummingbirds are exempt from harm when they drink the nectar. I hope so anyway.
Common Columbine
wordsfromanneli 
May 3, 2025 at 12:28 am
Is this a humming bird which is sucking at the nectar? Those little flowers look so harmless
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May 3, 2025 at 8:49 am
Yes, it’s a hummingbird, Ursula. She looks quite fat (Oops! Sorry, Hummingbird).
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May 3, 2025 at 12:40 am
That is such a beautiful capture, Anneli! I looked up that question and the answer is that hummers can’t get sick from the nectar even if the foliage and other parts of the plant are toxic, so they’re completely safe. 😊 Cheers.
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May 3, 2025 at 8:50 am
Thank you for finding that out, Lynette. I must say it bothered me after I read about the columbine’s toxicity. I can relax now.
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May 3, 2025 at 10:26 am
You’re welcome, Anneli.
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May 3, 2025 at 7:22 am
I didn’t realize they were toxic. Nice photo though.
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May 3, 2025 at 8:52 am
Me either – so let’s agree not to have any columbine for supper.
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May 3, 2025 at 7:26 am
Good reminder. I’d forgotten why I avoid these gorgeous flowers.
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May 3, 2025 at 8:55 am
Yes, don’t pick the greens for your salad.
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May 3, 2025 at 8:12 am
I didn’t know they were toxic but still beautiful and yummy for hummingbirds.
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May 3, 2025 at 8:51 am
I didn’t know it all these years, until I posted this photo and was checking to make sure it was a columbine (because they come in several varieties).
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May 3, 2025 at 10:26 am
Interesting.
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May 3, 2025 at 9:54 am
A very beautiful photo, Anneli! ❤️😊
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May 3, 2025 at 10:16 am
Thanks, John.
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May 3, 2025 at 10:38 am
You are welcome! 😊
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May 5, 2025 at 9:23 am
Wow. Great shot.
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May 5, 2025 at 9:48 am
Thanks, Lori. The hummingbird was reoccupied and didn’t mind me taking his picture.
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May 5, 2025 at 4:24 pm
Gorgeous photo, Anneli, and I learned something new. Hope they’re okay for hummingbirds.
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May 5, 2025 at 7:05 pm
Yes, Lynette checked it out and said it’s okay for hummingbirds. Whew!
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