Tuesday, January 17, 2017

HUMMINGBIRD, I HOPE YOU'LL BE FINE...

I was gazing out my window at the backyard and wishing the snow would all disappear *poof* but knowing that would not happen.  I had noticed a hummingbird sitting on a bench and sometimes on the branch of a tree 2 feet from the bench.  A couple hours later as I gazed longingly outside I saw the hummingbird was still there. I thought that highly unusual as they always seem to move around a lot,
After a short vigil, I went to do dishes and such. Then a couple more hours passed and the hummer was still there. I became concerned, so decided that with my cane and a walking stick (knew the walker would not work) I gingerly ventured out. The 3 steps off my deck and to the path were scary but holding tightly I managed to get down. Slowly with my camera around my neck (and praying I would not slip and fall) I ventured over to see if I could get a shot of the little bird.  I gently murmured over and over "Hi little hummer, don't be afraid" as I trekked.  I got within 3 feet and he/she did not take off! Slowly raising my camera I began snapping photographs.
The little dear looked right at me!
It moved from the arm to the back of the bench as I continued to snap away.
Hummer seemed to be curious but not concerned with my presence.
Then he/she flew up and went to a little tree closer to me. I could see the red on its chest and liked the color of my workshop behind it.
I think he was wondering what I was doing.
I started to shake so decided to head back inside.
Then once inside I worried about my little friend, so put some nectar into a shallow plate, took it out, and place a couple small branches to give something for it to sit on, and went back inside.
Whenever I checked from the window he was still in the same spots and there when it got to dark for me to see anymore.  I said a little prayer for him/her.
I am not sure if he drank from it, but hope he did. I have not seen him today. Maybe tomorrow,...

10 comments:

  1. Wow. Great pictures. The bird was probably really hungry and cold or it would have flown away. I hope it did drink from your nectar plate. Do you keep feeders up year around. The little Anna's hummers are here all the time. They don't migrate,at least not far. I think that may have been a very young male or a male not in breeding plumage. At first I thought it was a female, but the front view with the bits of red at the throat indicate make. During the breeding season those little guys are magnificent with a brilliant red display.

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    1. I do not have feeders out as have not started yet. I think they are in the garage. I do have the nectar in the house for them. I hope it is safe, but felt sad viewing him. I almost wanted to scoop it uo and bring inside and call Jackie!

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  2. Gorgeous photos! Anna's Hummingbirds overwinter on the West Coast. Males have a more impressive gorget, so this must be a female. (Immature males likewise have fewer bright throat feathers, but it's the wrong time of year for this to be an immature male--I think.)

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    1. Hmm, Beth has a different idea. I am just glad to have got the photos, but so worried about him/her. Hope it is still alive.

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  3. Amazing shots! Hopefully he will return soon.
    Hope you are well and handling the cold as well as possible. We are expecting more rain storms here in the next few days.
    Love,
    MF

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  4. What great shots. I do understand your concern for him. I get those little guys to hover at my window when I have not thawed their food out. I do hope he did okay and will be there another day for you to see.

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  5. Wonderful shots Rose. He looked fine, let's hope he/she is just that and was just resting.

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  6. Cute little guy.You did your best, by giving him some nectar.

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  7. What gorgeous shots! Hope the little guy was okay.

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  8. oh these truly are wonderful images of this delightful little bird. I'm glad you ventured out to snap them. Enjoy the rest of your week, and thanks for the visit to my blog. I hope you are over your computer woes.

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