Great article from Slate.com about how the Aztec revered the hummingbirds as great warriors.
Small snippet from the article…
“Aztec origin myths aside, hummingbirds really are badasses. And there’s a biological reason why: Their lives depend on it.”
Here’s where you can read the entire story.. Click Here
Saw the pic on Twitter and had to share. If you are in the US you probably have never seen one of these. This is a Cinnamon Hummingbird, typically seen in Mexico. They are usually found in tropical and subtropical forests. Thanks to @lincssnapper for this pic.
1st ever attempt to photograph Hummingbirds gave me these pics of #CinnamonHummingbird think I have better to come pic.twitter.com/ITzDm8FhAG
— Nezzy (@lincssnapper) March 20, 2016
Hummingbirds and Hawks may not be BFFs but the hawk is clearly a help to our small friend. Turns out hummingbirds like to nest near hawks. The hawks keep the jays away which allows the hummingbird chicks to grow and fledge.
See the twitter post below for more info.
Hummingbirds… Smart and resourceful. pic.twitter.com/BqqxzQo4oe
— UberFacts (@UberFacts) March 17, 2016
Excellent video on how hummingbirds fly and remain steady in heavy winds. The researchers placed the birds in wind tunnel and used a high speed camera to record the results.
Surfing twitter the other day and I ran across this easy to use hummingbird guide by Audubon. Quick reference, easy to use, great hummingbird information.
Here’s the link – ENJOY! Click Here
PS: Few more days before they show up in the Atlanta Area.
Nice article on the types of plants that attract hummingbirds.
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Flowers that Attract Hummingbirds. Our Personal Recommendations. https://t.co/Rh57GmF79U via @HummingbrdGuide
— Hummingbird Guide (@HummingbrdGuide) March 10, 2016
It’s Hummingbird season again. Below is one of the many hummingbird migration maps you can use to keep track of the rub-throated hummingbird.
Hi Hummingbird lovers we have found a new blog which also contains a new migration map that you can participate in. The map is located here…
We are located in Georgia, there has been a report just last week of a ruby throated hummingbird sited in the state. Keep you eyes open. Typically we are mid to late March in the Atlanta area.
We get asked all the time will hummingbirds come to a window feeder – the answer is yes!
In fact hummingbirds will feed right from your hand. Here’s a video showing just how easy it is to attract them to you.
Hey Hummingbird lovers, I ran across this from Cornell Labs it’s a live cam for hummingbirds in West Texas.
The best part of it is there are several different varieties of birds at this feeder sponsored by Perky Pet.
ENJOY!