What’s Up?…
…Say hello to my little friends!
Without a doubt I can say the most impressive bird of the season are the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds! Why? For many reasons:
They are beautiful, playful, they stuck around in my backyard despite the hurricane Irma. In fact I had 5 of them at one time. They finish 1 bottle of nectar in 3 days. I have seen them almost daily and they don’t spook seeing humans.
Having them longer time this season, allowed me to have a better opportunity to observe them a bit closer in their daily life. Please see next… some things that I learned from them:
- They are very curious about other bird’s actions as well as of insects.
Observing closely a dragonfly!
While this Nuthatch is eating, the hummer is watching
Nuthatch leaves, the Hummer is curious…
Gets closer…
I’m myself curious to know what he took from there? - They are aware of the photographer but they don’t mind the shooting.
- They are playful with their equals.
They bump each other in flight, just like playing “tag”!
© HJ Ruiz – Avian101
H.J. Ruiz - Avian101 
Many don’t know that hummers are also proficient insectivores. He may have seen a small moth or caterpillar in the bird seed and gobbled it up!
It’s very possible. It just called my attention. They are very curious though.They love to hover around other birds and watch what they do. Thank you for sharing Shannon. 🙂
Thanks for the close ups, such beautiful birds.
Thank you very much Susan! 🙂
Your photos are lovely, and the captions very funny. 🙂
Thank you Tanja. I appreciate it. 🙂
Such pretty little birds and your shots of them are excellent! 🙂
Thank you so much my dear Clare. 🙂
My pleasure, HJ!
how cool that they bump and play tag… enjoyed this post
Fun photos of this remarkable species, HJ. One of the most unique species we have on this planet. Terrific series, especially knowing how challenging they are to photograph.
You are right 100% my dear…most people are not familiar or close enough to know what amazing creatures the hummingbirds are. Next Tuesday I’ll post a few more facts about these lovely birds. Don’t miss it. Thank you Jet. I appreciate your great comments as always. 🙂