Standing on the sitting porch in the mid day sun. Suddenly, a breeze on my arm, an eager buzz and I am being investigated.
Closely, bzzz, bzzz, bzzz, tiny jet bead eyes staring into my eyes as if wondering what I am. Pausing finally for a quick nip of sugar juice, back feathers glowing fire coal green, then back to buzz bombing me again.
Soon there are three of them, whirring around my head like airplanes on a baby's mobile. Sometimes it is a very fine thing to be the center of attention.
I think the hummingbirds have children.
Curious, glorious, bright green children.
I like them
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ReplyDeleteWhat a neat encounter.
Wonderful post!
ReplyDeleteNo hummingbirds here. :-(
ReplyDeleteSis in OKC has a feeder out, though, and it's a highlight during the summer just for me to actually see a couple of the little devils.
They certainly trust you!
very neat!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Floridacracker THAT IS NEAT!!!
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FC, it was so cool, especially since it was totally unexpected. I was lukcy
ReplyDeleteJB, thank you!
Jeffro, alas, that is a shame. They are so feisty and funny. They do become very accustomed to people and buzz right up to your head. Even at camp they check us out thoroughly in case we might be sweet and tasty.
Ericka, thanks!
Linda, it was indeed. I have to get my feeder refilled as they emptied it while we were away. Thanks
Curious, glorious, bright green children.
ReplyDeleteI could cry. That's beautiful.
And that does it.
Next year - by God - I'm putting up a hummingbird feeder.
Cathy, thank you...you will not be sorry that you did. They are as bold as pit bulls for all their tiny size and fight like them too, yet their curiosity is such a delight.
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