The feet of the ruby-throated are so small that they are not able to walk or hop like other birds. Instead they often hover, their wings beating around 53 beats per second. Nesting usually takes place in trees but because they are usually often found around people they will sometimes nest on man made items. They are often enticed to peoples homes by use of hummingbird feeders that are filled with sugar water.
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5 comments:
We love to watch the ruby throated hummingbirds at the feeder. They are amazing little birds.
Another fantastic photo and post ~ Love the hummingbird ~ (A Creative Harbor) ^_^
great long name for a small bird!
I love seeing photos of the hummers; something I've never seen for myself. Your first photograph is so different to the norm where I usually see them hovering over feeders. Well done; I'm sure they don't sit about like that for long. How beautiful...little charmers!
Beautiful photos of the hummingbirds.
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