I got this hummingbird stake as a Christmas gift. The wings move in the wind.
For several days I watched a female Anna's Hummingbird grab bits of organic nesting material and fly away with it.
Hummers use spiderweb silk and moss...
...and I guess cotton!
I found this surprising...
...but as it happened for several days running, I think she was serious about using the cotton as nesting material.
She not only worked on her nest...
...but also stopped by for a drink.
I did see a male Rufous Hummingbird.
A bright and shiny guy.
Rufous can be confusing to ID.
I think this is a young male.
This though, with the green, is a female Rufous.
See the green?
Anna's are easier to ID.
Weirdly I've not seen a male Anna's in a while.
This Rufous is enjoying an agastache.
Based on the color on the throat, I'm thinking a young male bird.
Beth your hummingbird photos are lovely. I really like your stake too. RJ @ stitching friends forever
ReplyDeleteThe stake is great and all your photos of the hummers are lovely. Enjoy your 4th! Mary
ReplyDeleteSo tiny, so beautiful! Love the pics!
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Your hummers are so beautiful, and your pics are amazing, as usual Beth.
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So cute! Love them!
ReplyDeleteJust amazing!! I especially love the photos of the nesting material being taken!
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