Close up wonder of a hummer’s tail. (Tap to enlarge all photos).
Hummers can hover and fly backwards.
Their tongue is longer than their body and rolls up when not in use!
They can flash their colors at will.
Hummers are joy in the garden!
The world’s smallest bird,
is quite brave,
and not afraid of humans.
Cheers to you from The Holler Hummers~
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Cindy, it’s always a joy and a treat to see your gorgeous pics of the Holler Hummers. ❦
They consider you a personal friend Resa, as do I! დ
YAY!!!!!
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Hummers in 16 days, if not sooner.
The countdown commences…….. დ
FYI: WP disappeared some of your likes. Or, the *like* has become non-functional. They’re back to their old tricks.
Honestly. Sadly. I suspect I know why they do this .
Wonderful captures, Cindy. They are certainly a delightful genus!
Thank you very much Eliza დ
Amazing closeups, Cindy! I enjoy watching the two hummingbirds that have taken up residence in our garden.
I am so very glad they are there with you დ
Some fantastic shots. Such insight into these little creatures too.
Love to you & thank you დ
Beautiful humming birds , Cindy! I might a month when they appear here . Great images !!
I am so glad they will appear in your space. They are magical messengers დ
All are breathtaking, Cindy!
Thank you very much Susan დ
Wow! Amazing photos! So beautiful! ❤
Thank you very much Jackie დ
iridescent delight
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Flying iridescent delight! Love your descriptor დ
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Wow!! I can’t wait to show these photos to the children at school. We just read a book about a ruby-throated hummingbird and its annual migration to Mexico. Thank you, Cindy.
It makes me very happy that you will share the hummers with the children in your class Jennie დ
The pleasure is mine.
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Wait, what? I had no idea! For years I have had the company and pleasure of hummingbird families each spring, making their home on my patio, arriving early for a little urban renewal and nest work, and departing after the last chick leaves the nest. I have observed them for hours and had no idea they could flash their colors at will! They tap on my window while I work and I see small bits of mostly turquoise and pink areas. So fascinating to know they can do this! Thanks!
Yes. It is quite amazing isn’t it! They can light themselves up. That is so wonderful that they tap on your window. Hummingbirds seem to like us. Maybe they know we love them! დ
They do tap and then hover as we are only a foot apart and I always wonder what they are saying. After the chicks hatch, I can sit quite close and observe as they are fed. They don’t mind at all. It’s sort of sad when the both chicks leave the nest, but I know they will be back next year. Thanks for the fun 🙂
What a truly exceptional thing to experience!
So tiny … so beautiful. Thanks, Cindy, for showing them to us close up!
You are most welcome Debbie & I am happy you like them! დ
What do you mean they could flash their Colors at Will? Do they have the ability to change colors like octopi? That tongue fact was cool, in a kind of gross way.
Yes they do. Males flash during mating and to repel aggressors. Check this out:
https://www.thedodo.com/hummingbird-changes-colors-1275903628.html
Beautiful photos Cindy of a tiny bird I would love to see. Such a blessing to have them call on you.
If you ever make it over this way, I would be most happy to introduce you! დ
Beautiful captures Cindy and great information. I love their daily visits! 💖 One actually flew in a cage the other day which was delightful!
They have flown in one door of our house, across to another door to the indoor courtyard! Part of the family!! დ
Oh this is so sweet Cindy! What a touching family story! 💖💖
A splendid collection of hummer portraits!
Alison
Thank you Alison! დ
I was up close to one the other day when he was drinking water from the birdbath, and he looked just like this one. Delightful!
It is a wonderful experience to be up close and personal with these amazing creatures დ
Beautiful 📷💫💖
Thank you! დ
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They are so lovely – thanks!
So happy you like them & cheers to you June დ
Amazing!
Grazie mille დ
Fascinating facts about the sweet hummingbirds, and so beautiful <3
So happy you enjoyed them & cheers to you დ
Cindy you exceeded all expectations! There are no words to appreciate these photos!
Ahhhh…… I am honored Alexander. Thank you very much my friend & take good care დ
Cindy, these photographs are stunning! Thank you!
Reblogged this on charles french words reading and writing and commented:
Please enjoy these beautiful photographs from Cindy Knoke!
I am so grateful for thoughtful friends like you Charles and so are all the creatures great & small. Take good care my friend and thank you დ
I love the iridescent colors of hummingbirds! You’re right; they can be quite the little fighters!
You gotta root for the little guy, right!!! 😉
The other day we saw a hummingbird in our back yard, up close and personal. And yet your photos are more impressive than what we saw with our own eyes. You have a unique way of capturing life, thank you for sharing it (and all the interesting information about hummingbirds, too!).
Oh, your very kind comment touches my heart. Thank you very much დ
Wonderful. My wife is quite excited at the idea of a (few) birdfeeder(s). She’s working on it. 😉
Thanks for the tip.
Oh, I am happy for her! And for the birdies დ
I’ll let you know when the feeders are up.
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Wonderful photos, Cindy!
Thank you very much & cheers to you დ
Stunning images of these special and beautiful birds
Thank you Amy & cheers to you my friend დ
Absolutely marvelous detailed close up shots of these little gems!
Thank you very much. I was just admiring your amazing photos დ
Lovely!
Thank you Linda & cheers დ
Such beautiful pictures!!
Thank you very much! დ
Such delicate and beautiful birds. Your photos are stunning Cindy. 😍
Your kind thoughts are most appreciated Sue. Thank you დ