Last week I highlighted the hawk that's been a backyard visitor. Today's post features a much smaller bird -- a rufous hummingbird. Here it is, perched on a piece of lawn art. What surprises me is how long it'll sit there, almost motionless.
The reason for choosing that particular perch is that only a few feet away are one of its favorite foods -- penstemons. Although it seems to me that the birds (there are at least three) visit the same blossom multiple times a day, making me wonder if there's any nectar left, they don't appear discouraged and keep returning.
I always laugh when I see the little hummer with its full beak and part of its head buried in the flower. Must be tasty!
Amanda, I hang a feeder for them and love to sit on my deck and watch them battle for the territory. I’m glad they’re little because they’re awfully aggressive!
ReplyDeleteI've noticed the same thing, Dena. They definitely don't like another bird invading their territory
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