Humming Bird Babies

[Arch (TX)]

No, I did not take any of these (wish I had) but these pictures are so
cute and interesting. Some of you may have already seen them, I had, but
I went back to see them again. Enjoy:
http://community-2.webtv.net/Velpics/HUM/
--
Arch (San Antonio, Texas)

My Photo Galleries:
http://www.pbase.com/aanzjr

[Val Adams]

Arch (TX) wrote:

> No, I did not take any of these (wish I had) but these pictures are so
> cute and interesting. Some of you may have already seen them, I had, but
> I went back to see them again. Enjoy:
> http://community-2.webtv.net/Velpics/HUM/

Thanks, Arch, they are darling! I seem to have birds on the brain lately,
hope it is not an omen.. ;)

[Jean B.]

Arch (TX) wrote:

> No, I did not take any of these (wish I had) but these pictures are so
> cute and interesting. Some of you may have already seen them, I had, but
> I went back to see them again. Enjoy:
> http://community-2.webtv.net/Velpics/HUM/

Incredible pics! I wonder what that nest is lined with?

--
Jean B., who has olnly seen a hummingbird TWICE...

[JD Cooper]

Arch (TX) wrote:

> No, I did not take any of these (wish I had) but these pictures are so
> cute and interesting. Some of you may have already seen them, I had, but
> I went back to see them again. Enjoy:
> http://community-2.webtv.net/Velpics/HUM/

When you see those things in real life it blows you away how tiny they
are! Honestly no larger than a pencil eraser if that big.

:-)

JD

[Jean B.]

JD Cooper wrote:
>
> When you see those things in real life it blows you away how tiny they
> are! Honestly no larger than a pencil eraser if that big.
>
> :-)
>
> JD

Yes! The second of two times I saw one, I was thinking it was a big
bee.... It is possible I have seen them more times than I realize. :-(

--
Jean B.

[Arch (TX)]

They are extremely fast flyers too. And they can fly sideways,
backwards, you name it. Cute little rascals and so pretty. Also little
fighters, I have seen them drive away other birds near their feeder. LOL

[Sue]

How wonderful, Arch.
We have a hummingbird feeder in our yard, but for some reason no
hummingbirds have selected to come sip. I don't know what we did wrong.
Sue

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[JD Cooper]

Actually I was talking about the babies... they are too small to exist!
...or so it seems.

:-)

JD

[JD Cooper]

You probably have done nothing wrong. Sometimes the critters just don't
happen to be where you are. Leave it up and be patient and perhaps it
will attract a stray bird. (change the fluid frequently)

JD

[Sue]

Perhaps that's what I need to do. A birdlover around here said "Build it
and they will come" LOL, but none have come. Guess I need to change the
water.
Sue...wondering if hummingbirds would like sorghum.

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[Arch (TX)]

Sue I thought the same thing, that there were none coming to my feeder
but, I was wrong. I saw the first one after several weeks of waiting.
Now there are four or five coming in. Also, change the feeder about
twice a week in the hot weather. Tha sugar water tends to sour. I guess
you already know the formula, 1 cup sugar and 4 cups water and boil
Store in refrigerater. Do NOT add any food coloring! You will see some
soon I am sure.

[Jean B.]

JD Cooper wrote:

Well, if the parents are the size of a big bee, it follows that the
babies must be even tinier! <g>

--
Jean B.

[Eugene Kent]

No. Try plantig bright red flowers. As they are attracted to this color.

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[Arch (TX)]

About planting flowers, good idea but look around on Google and you will
find some information on the plants those birds are attracted to. Those
plants will also attract butterflies and bees and other insects that
like sweet nectar.

[JD Cooper]

What type of "bright red flower"? You cast a wide assumption. For
example, Hibiscus of any color is worthless to a hummer because it holds
no nectar a hummer can use. Any time a hummer hangs around a hibiscus
(of any color) it is burning up precious energy at a net loss. There are
other types of flowers that are equally worthless. Now that you know
that, why not post your suggestion as to what *type* flower to plant.

JD

[Arch (TX)]

Just came across this one in Google, first one to pop up. Interesting;
http://pelotes.jea.com/AnimalFact/Birds/hummer.htm

[Jime]

Sue wrote:
> How wonderful, Arch.
> We have a hummingbird feeder in our yard, but for some reason no
> hummingbirds have selected to come sip. I don't know what we did wrong.
> Sue

Are you sure? I thought that when I first put one out, then I put a
camcorder on my deck to try to see who was eating my tomatoes (the
squirrels). That's when I saw the two hummingbirds. After a while, I
put a remote mike up under the feeder and got some nice videos with
impressive sound.

Jim

[Sue]

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Yeah, I am sure. The liquid in the feeder is still right up at the top.
sue

>

[BeeLady]

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Maybe they're Australian humming birds and they're drinking upside down so
the liquid is coming from the bottom, not the top.
Not BJ

[Eugene Kent]

That article reminded me of a time of two while observing the hummers that
they do eat bugs on the wing. I was looking up when this hummer poked his
tounge out about a inch and nabbed the bug. At first I was thinking that it
was a play on light. But the second time it happened it was apparent what
was happening. Their tounges are white.
They really are not afraid of humans and will buzz around them very closely.
Living in the East we only have the Ruby Throated Hummer.
Your lucky Arch as you have different hummers in Texas.
.

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[Eugene Kent]

I in one of my posts mentioned Fucia. Which I use with great success. And
also mentioned they be trumpet shaped. Tho honeysuckles are not red they
flock to them.
But we still don't know the ratio of insects to sugar water. And I do know
that they eat them as I have seen them. For a bird as small as the
hummigbird to migrate from Mexico all the way to Ohio is a great feat. And I
know that the same birds come each year. It fasinates me that on the First
of March they come to my patio door and hover there until I reconize them
then they go about their business untill they leave and do the same thing.
This has been going on for over 7 or 8 years.
They also say that the feeder be red colored. But I have used ceramic
feeders with sucess. I believe that one could use hamster water bottles with
the same success.
As I at one time was the Clermont County Coordinator of the Ohio Blue Bird
Soc. I do know somethings about Birds.
I don't know the reason for the resentment that you hold against me fellow
but I suggest you broaden your tunnel view. These Hummingbird posts have
nothing to do about politics.

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[Arch (TX)]

I set my camera on a tripod an hour or so ago and placed it about five
or six feet from the feeder. While I was trying to get it focused two of
the little beauties almost landed on the camera, they within less than a
foot from he and thoroughly inspected the camera. Finally took off but
came back a short time later to drink. I guess they decided that box on
three legs was just another crazy people thingy! LOL After about 20 or
so shots I finally got one fairly decent one, I say fairy because only
its head wasn't still in motion. LOL Very inquisitive little birds.

[Jean B.]

Arch (TX) wrote:

> I set my camera on a tripod an hour or so ago and placed it about five
> or six feet from the feeder. While I was trying to get it focused two of
> the little beauties almost landed on the camera, they within less than a
> foot from he and thoroughly inspected the camera. Finally took off but
> came back a short time later to drink. I guess they decided that box on
> three legs was just another crazy people thingy! LOL After about 20 or
> so shots I finally got one fairly decent one, I say fairy because only
> its head wasn't still in motion. LOL Very inquisitive little birds.

Is this going to show up on your site? I hope so!

--
Jean B.

[Arch (TX)]

I just added it my "Birds In My Yard Gallery"
http://www.pbase.com/aanzjr/birds_in_my_yard
It is the last (8th) photo in that gallery.

[Jean B.]

Arch (TX) wrote:

> I just added it my "Birds In My Yard Gallery"
> http://www.pbase.com/aanzjr/birds_in_my_yard
> It is the last (8th) photo in that gallery.

There it is, crystal clear! What a beauty! Thanks, Arch!

--
Jean B.

[JD Cooper]

You have (at last) posted something almost intelligent.

Thank you.

JD

[Sue]

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Wow! Those Aussies are clever, huh?
sue

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[Yoj]

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I'd say that photo is a lot better than fairly decent! It's amazing!

Joy

[Arch (TX)]

Thanks Joy.

[Arch (TX)]

Thanks Jean.

[Jim Everman]

Arch (TX) wrote:
> I just added it my "Birds In My Yard Gallery"
> http://www.pbase.com/aanzjr/birds_in_my_yard
> It is the last (8th) photo in that gallery.

Very nice pictures Arch. Very nice...

Jim

[Val Adams]

Arch (TX) wrote:

> I just added it my "Birds In My Yard Gallery"
> http://www.pbase.com/aanzjr/birds_in_my_yard
> It is the last (8th) photo in that gallery.

Gorgeous! I love the wings!

[Arch (TX)]

Thank you Jim.

[Arch (TX)]

Thank you Val, I am planing on getting some more close-up pic soon as
possible. Those little critters are so funny.

[Arch (TX)]

Thank you kindly Joy.