Video of A Ruby Throated Hummingbird

[RobAmy]

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[Lisak1]

Awesome video! The first time I saw a hummingbird land in a tree I was like "WAIT ONE SECOND! I thought hummingbirds never stopped flying!" Another nature myth busted!

 

[addy1]

I thought hummingbirds never stopped flying!" Another nature myth busted!

lol they do sit on their eggs!

 

[Lisak1]

lol they do sit on their eggs!

Right? Somewhere along the line I was told as a kid that if a hummingbird were to ever stop flying it would die. It never occurred to me how ridiculous that was!

 

[BKHpondcritters]

That was excellent! I also loved the music selection.

 

[Gemma]

Thanks @RobAmy !
Hummingbirds perch on trees nearby their feeder, also on feeders like the ones I have that have perches

 

[addy1]

I have very few hummingbirds this year. Usually they are inhaling the sugar water, but not this year. Weeks to drop the level one inch.

 

[JBtheExplorer]

Waiting for you to make a full-length nature documentary about backyard wildlife @RobAmy

 

[j.w]

So neat the way the throat changes colors when it moves! Great vid!

 

[JBtheExplorer]

I have very few hummingbirds this year. Usually they are inhaling the sugar water, but not this year. Weeks to drop the level one inch.

I have not seen a single hummingbird yet, but I've been seeing the occasional oriole and grosbeak.
Hopefully the hummingbirds will be seen more once their favorite plants start blooming in my gardens.

EDIT: I take that back. Just saw three.

 

[KDubU]

Hummers are great! They are so much fun to watch. I have held one in my hand when we build a home back in Ontario, Canada. Somehow he had gotten into the house during construction and flew up to windows in living room that had a cathedral ceiling. My wife and I luckily were staying in our RV at the house site and walked in and heard the buzzing. When I saw him, I grab the big ladder and a towel and went up to get him. He was exhausted as he allow me to grab him gently. Brought him down, made him comfortable in a small cardboard box and waited until he got his energy back. They are so very pretty birds.

 

[GBBUDD]

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I have watched those little guys for a few hours. they gave you the entire show. great catch as always

 

[Tula]

Beautiful video, I didn't realize they'd rest in one spot for so long !