Amazing Hummingbirds
September 20, 2013 4 Comments
Female Allen’s Hummingbird
Male Allen’s Hummingbird
Female Anna’s Hummingbird
Male Anna’s Hummingbird
Wings of Anna’s Hummingbird
Hummingbirds are known as “flying jewels” because of their beautiful iridescent feathers. They are the only birds that can rotate their wings in a circle. They can hover and fly forward, backward, and even briefly upside down. They are among the smallest of birds, and only live in the Americas. Their tiny nests are 1.5 inches in diameter – just big enough for two jellybean-size eggs. Spider silk is used to stick lichens onto the nest for camouflage. Hummingbirds eat small insects and drink nectar from up to 1,000 flowers per day. They are a favorite of mine – what sweet little birds! More fun info is at: http://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/humm/funfacts.html
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Nice pix Pam. We haven’t seen hummers on SSI, and I really miss them. I’m sure that they’re there and I wish they would put in an appearance. Their antics are so fun to watch. ~ James
We should have hummingbirds coming through here on migration now in Florida, but I haven’t seen any yet. Am hoping for the best since we planted our new butterfly/hummingbird flower garden! Hummers were everywhere in California.
Wonderful captures! Hummingbirds are one of my favorites, too.
They are so much fun to watch! The Allen’s hummingbirds in California were particularly feisty.