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Spotted in the last second, before they were cutting down the bush. It ended well and mom came back.
However does she do it?! Mama is entirely responsible for building her own nest. Dad takes off once mating is over.
Hummingbirds are native to the Americas. There are no hummingbirds found in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia or Antarctica.
Here are some other fun facts about these wonderful little gems of nature
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There are more than 325 unique hummingbird species in the world.
A hummingbird’s brilliant throat color is caused by iridescence in the arrangement of the feathers.
The bee hummingbird is the smallest hummingbird species in the world and measures 2.25 inches long. It is only found in Cuba.
The average ruby-throated hummingbird weighs 3 grams. In comparison, a nickel weighs 4.5 grams.
A hummingbird egg is smaller than a jelly bean!
A hummingbird must consume approximately 1/2 of its weight in sugar daily,. In addition to nectar, they also eat small insects and spiders, and may also sip tree sap or juice from broken fruits
A hummingbird’s wings beat between 50 and 200 flaps per second
An average hummingbird’s heart rate is more than 1,200 beats per minute
The average lifespan of a wild hummingbird is 3-12 years.
Several species of hummingbird breed together to create hybrid species, making identifying a challenge
Up ta camp yesterday we found a Hermit Thrush nest on the ground. Seems so late in the season. We've had a few nights in the 40's....brrr for the little ones and some fox frequent the area. Mama was right there watching and feeding. I kept my distance so is a poor shot but cute little things...
I believe this is a community fire alarm used to call in volunteer firemen as I don't believe Maryhill, WA has a full-time fire department. And I don't believe it's used very often or that little bird that has built a nest on top of the pole would have found a different site. :) (Deschutes State Park, Maryhill State Park DSC_6126.jpg)
A robin’s nest from last spring. Still looks strong and sturdy. And the cherry tree is already forming buds for next spring.
Also known colloquially as the knuckle bum buzzard, for obvious reasons.
Not a true crane (as EVERY other crane will attest to vehemently) not even a true bird...not sure what it is...it feeds much like an insect spewing digestive saliva onto dead bodies in order to liquefy and then drink the 'wonderful' fluid.
Somehow this shot dropped out of my original upload but wanted to show what these European Goldfinches were coming to feed on since most of my shots were from the trees prior to their coming to the feeders.
European Goldfinches, an invasive species, were observed feeding at feeders behind the Birdnest Store in Kenosha, WI.
Don't know what kind of bug it is, but the chickadee's about to feed it to her hungry nestling. #FlickrFriday #Bugs
Found while pruning the apple trees. Hoping it would make a nice photograph.
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Blackbird made a nest on our backyard only few meters from our door. We try not to disturb it but I will photograph whats going on there :-D
Nikon D700, Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
The purple sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) is a small sunbird. Like other sunbirds they feed mainly on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. They have a fast and direct flight and can take nectar by hovering like a hummingbird but often perch at the base of flowers. The males appear all black except in some lighting when the purple iridescence becomes visible
Bird nest close up (Evandale,SA)
Not sure whose nest this is. If I find out I will add info. Or revisit hoping to see an occupant...
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61/100 bird life and action, 1/10 nesting birds
I was in Phoenix at just the right time to see lots of nests, including my third hummingbird nest. I saw the mother flying with nesting material, likely spiderweb, and a walking companion saw her land on the nest. She shaped it a bit, inserted the lining, and flew off again. Explore #388.
My favorite couple is back.
Spring is truly here.
After helping them to defend the site against Starlings for a week and a half, these two finally decided it was time and took up "the post" a number of mornings ago and have been doing so ever since. They remember me and, unlike the first year I watched them 3 seasons ago, they let me come right up to them now. It's an earlier start than usual so I'm hoping we may get two broods. Just glad to see them again. Violet Green Swallow time of year is here. Even better, my landlord, for the first time ever, agreed to allow me to put up an additional nest box (these two current nest in the eaves, just inside the attic via the single vent that hasn't been covered).... And we already have another couple checking out the digs. Salud.
For anyone unfamiliar with this amazing species, learn more here: www.sialis.org/vgswbio.htm
and here: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Violet-green_Swallow/overview
And if you're in an area where they frequent, consider managing a nestbox during breeding season. They eat bugs around your house, and are beautiful and entertaining to watch, and they need our help as they're in decline.
When I saw the dove in the previous photo in my 'stream collecting nesting material, I kept an eye out for the location of the nest. Unlike the gnatcatchers-on-the-nest I watched for a month last year, I felt content to have just seen this lovely dove on the nest without watching the brood hatch in the weeks to come.
The purple sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) is a small sunbird. Like other sunbirds they feed mainly on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. They have a fast and direct flight and can take nectar by hovering like a hummingbird but often perch at the base of flowers. The males appear all black except in some lighting when the purple iridescence becomes visible