that is earned,
and easily broken.
The Holler Hummers have learned to trust,
and will feed readily from hand.
My husband and son volunteer occasionally for photos,
as you can see in this photo, but mostly I do it myself, which is really quite comically difficult.
I hold the camera with my right hand and the feeder with my left!
But the experience of concentrating, vibrating, hummingbirds feeding from your fingers, so close to your face and eyes, is so simply phenomonal, that’s it’s worth is above words.
It is amazing what we will do, and receive back, for unselfish love.
Oh My Goodness; these little birds are gorgeous..what a wonderful experience for you. Just lovely.
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Thank you so much for understanding it so well!
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Wow!
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That is exactly what it feels like!
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That’s just amazing! I mean really amazing! Hope you are well Cindy and have a fantastic week
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So happy you react to the hummers like I do! Thank you~
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So incredible– I never thought they would be so courageous! How did you ever think to offer them a sip like that??? more awesome photos Cindy. thanks!! xo
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I heard of people doing this and decided to try it myself and am very glad I did. It is a lovely experience~
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such a unique interaction with nature– it was awesome to see Cindy!!
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What is there to say? Just a thousand wows. Amazing! Incredibly! Unbelievable! 🙂
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Awwww, I love people who love hummingbirds! ❤
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So amazing, Cindy! We’re just happy when ours feed while we are sitting inside the screened porch (the feeders hang just outside)! 🙂
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As long as you have hummingbirds anywhere around you, you are a very lucky person! ❤
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Los colibríes están domesticados. Que bonito verles comer de tu mano. Felicidades Cindy!!!
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Es una experiencia increible! Gracias por entender y abrazos mi amiga.
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Totally astoundingly amazing. (and you can see where the planes who refuel in the air got the design from)
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Oh my gosh, what a fascinating thought!
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Wonderful photos…the hummers definitely recognize, and learn to trust people at times! I’ve had the ones around my home buzz near my head when I change feeders – sometimes, they will alight on it before I hang it up – and I never have my camera handy when they do, LOL
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Yes, you might want to try the hand feeder at the time you change the feeder. I think they might feed from your hand if they are already getting this close to you!
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Reblogged this on Random Ramblings; Myriad Musings and commented:
I love hummers, and Cindy captured some perfect photos of the ones around her home! Beautiful…
🙂
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Thank you my friend and a person who loves hummingbirds is a friend of mine! ❤
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Last year we had a lot of hummingbirds visiting our garden. We would sit out there and they would fly so close to our heads that their hum was more like an outboard motor. Just amazing birds! Love your photos.
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I have expereinced exactly this! It is wonderful isn’t it!
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Hummingbirds are fascinating to watch and they are not really all that timid. The will hover right next to me as I work in my garden. I think perhaps, they are thinking I should get out of the way so they can get their nectar.
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Yes, they are brave birds and not very fearful of humans. I think they got near you because they are interested in you!
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Wonder-filled!
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Love this expression! It is so apropos of hummingbirds~
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Trust~
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is an honor,
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that is earned,
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and easily broken.
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The Holler Hummers have learned to trust,
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and will feed readily from hand.
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My husband and son volunteer occasionally for photos,
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as you can see in this photo, but mostly I do it myself, which is really quite comically difficult.
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I hold the camera with my right hand and the feeder with my left!
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But the experience of concentrating, vibrating, hummingbirds feeding from your fingers, so close to your face and eyes, is so simply phenomonal, that’s it’s worth is above words.
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It is amazing what we will do, and receive back, for unselfish love.
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Cheers to you from The Holler Hummers~
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Hugs and gratitude to you Susanne. Be well my friend~ ❤
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That just blew me away, Cindy. There really is magic in the world. Mega hugs
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And we need the magic! ❤
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What a precious moment. Perfection!
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Ahhhh, so kind and so appreciated!
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Stunning, Cindy! I can only imagine what it’s like to have them feeding from your hand. Beautiful shots and such delicate and amazing creatures.
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Aren’t they phenomonal! So tiny, so much power, and so brave! ❤
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Absolutely. 🙂
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Wonderful photos 🙂
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Thank you sincerely~
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Beautiful, stunning photos of these flying jewels! We have many more hummers here this year. Sometimes they hover in front of the windows, inspecting the cats from the safety of the screen between them.
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Hilarious! I would love to see this! I read that hummingbird populations are on the rise due to the extensive use of backyard feeders. People do make a difference!
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So special!
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Like you! ❤
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your so sweet xx
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Visa versa 2UX2!
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Cindy, I have tears in my eyes. I understand what that level of trust involves, and when it does happen, the honor is all ours. I am speechless, yet not surprised at your ability to communicate with these precious birds. Your angelic presence speaks for itself and so Nature, not so much man, knows.
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Nature and her creatures are wise and wonderful aren’t they! They amaze me daily. You are a sensitive soul to know this my friend and I agree with you, wild creatures are the best judge of character, people, not so much. Thank you for your lovely thoughts and be well my friend. ❤ ❤
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❤ (((HUGS))) ❤
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The experience of concentrating, vibrating, hummingbirds feeding from your fingers, so close to your face and eyes, is not only above words, it shows how man and animal can be able to trust each other and live in union with each other, when they feel that magic vibration of mutual respect, being creatures of the same Divine Creator.
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Beautifully and eloquently stated my dear friend Marcus!
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O_O Wow!!!
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Love this comment! ❤ ,3
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That is so cool! The hummingbirds fly into my writing studio through the open window, hover about, and fly out. I love their visits – it feels like magic 😀
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It is magic and I know just how you feel! ❤ ❤
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Extraordinary, both words and pics. I love hummers and thrilled at the chance to hold a rescue last year. We took her to a wildlife rescue and she was released in good health once mature.
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There is a fascinating book entitled, “Fastest Things on Wings:Rescuing Humminbirds in Hollywood,” that you might really enjoy. It is quite unexpected and covers just this topic.
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Thank you, Cindy! I’ve not heard of the title, but will add it to my Goodreads list before I forget.
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Let me know what you think~
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Beautiful pictures! Too good.
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Very kind and much appreciated! Thank you~
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Our birds are a little more wild and less trusting. The other day, I walked over to the goat field to toss some vegetable scraps over the fence. I found a bluebird fledgeling pitched on the gate looking at me, somewhat bewildered on it’s first flight out from the next. Within seconds, the parents were flying directly at my head…. sort of like in Alfred Hitchcock’s movie, “The Birds”. I decided that the goats could wait a while…
Oscar
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Laughing, yes we are getting quite a few confused fledglings too, including one that was tossed too early from the nest by the wind. He became pretty tame and his parents cared for him, until he finally flew off to our significant relief!
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such magical moments so wonderfully captured, Cindy! our Anna’s and Rufous hummers will not consent to be handfed, but we do make the backyard a “self serve” area with lots of hummingbird-friendly flowers and nectar feeders! 😉
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They add a lot of joy to our lives don’t they! They are magical little messengers carrying some mysterious message~ 😉
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indeed they do!! 😀
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Amazing!
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Thank you, hummingbirds are just that! Cheers to you Joey~
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Most affecting moment dear Cindy!
I had to follow you again,your superb posts never reach my email box.Hope you’re keeping well!
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Oh I am so glad you refollowed. This happens to me all the time too. Cheers to you & Happy Friday~
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Cheers to you dear Cindy!Enjoy the rest of the summer 🙂 xxx
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Visa versa 2UX2!
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Amazing photos
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I am honored thank you!
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When I did this,I found the hardest part to be holding my arm up high.The blood drained from my arm! Great shots Cindy!
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Yes! It becomes uncomfortable quite quickly doesn’t it. Now I know how the model for The Statue of Liberty must have felt!
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use a mono pod to rest your elbow on as well.
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Great idea. I would have to actually rest my elbow which I haven’t done.
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this is totally amazing! I wish I could see this in person!
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I wish you could come on over!
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Me too x
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This is truly amazing
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Hummingbirds are just this!
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Wow. I was thinking about doing a followup in the next newsletter to our Hummingbird article. THIS will be the followup. Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did I ever add you to the distribution list for our GreenFriends newsletter? If not, do you want to receive it?
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I would love to receive your newsletter! Thank you for thinking of me and for adding the hummingbirds! I thank you on their behalf. Cheers to you my friend~
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Wow! Beautiful! Amazing! Extraordinary, Cindy 🙂
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Just like you my friend!
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Aww… ❤
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Cindy , this blows my mind! Awesome!! I have never seen a hummingbird…to be able to feed one…WOW!! 😀💜
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Yes. I feel the same way. They are such incredible creatures and it feels like such a privelege to be trusted by them. ❤
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Love it 🙂 Have a super Monday, Cindy ♡
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❤
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Just one word- A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!
Have a great weekend! Cheers! 🙂
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Just one word. THANKYOU!! WP put your, and a bunch of other bloggers comments in spam. I heard this happened to another blogger, so I went to check my spam, and there was your comment. I am so sorry I missed it and thank you for your thoughtfulness!
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No problem! 🙂
Thank you for replying. Have a great day! Cheers! 🙂
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❤ ❤
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Astonishing!
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“Trust” is the perfect title; such swift tiny timid beings, literally eating out of your hands! Beautiful, altogether. Your affinity for and with Nature is everywhere apparent on your site, but here is its exclamation mark! Thank you for sharing, ~ Peri
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This is such a beautiful, heartwarming post!! Amazing how you did it yourself…and with the camera too! I love how you said you could feel their vibrations. What a wonderful experience. ❤️
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They are amazing creatures and it enahnces my life to live among them. Thank you Laura and be well my friend~

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They really are. 🙂 Hope you have a good rest of the weekend.
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Quite extraordinary Cindy!! I wish I had that experience…
I send my email to you, in an answer to a comment you made to an old post of mine. I’m not sure you got it though… so I’m writing it here too: pellyma@hotmail.com
Cheers,
Pelly ❤
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Thank you my friend. I am so happy to have met you this holiday season and look forward to chatting more with you over the coming year. Happy Holidays!
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Dear Cindy, it’s really my pleasure to have met you despite the “series of unfortunate events” wp held back for all of us… 🙂
Happy Holidays for you too! ❤
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🍾🎆🎉🍾🎆🎉
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You’re right. It is above words. I have none. Thank you. This is fascinating to me.
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