This afternoon I was actually taking a VERY rare nap in the sofa..(haven't done that in seems like years)
Thunder woke me up....we haven't had a drop of rain hit the ground here in well over a month...a quick popcorn t-storm had sprung up.
My parched and brown yard was so thankful.
I went from window to window peeking out at the water actually falling from the sky...(what a concept)
I looked out my back door and there was a hummer stuck to one of my feeders! It was absolutely pouring...and here was this poor little birdie flapping and carrying on....I screamed to my hubby and ran to put on some shorts..I just had on a tee shirt and underwear.
I dashed out into the downpour and ran over to the feeder where it looked for all the world like it had a foot stuck in one of the feeding ports. Just as I got there,,,it flew off.
I came in looking for all the world like a drowned rat...my back room was covered in water...I had left the back door wide open in my haste to rescue her. I changed clothes and dried off and contemplated the event.....about 10 minutes later I think I figured it out...That little toot was taking a bath!!! It was flapping and rolling around on the base of the feeder and enjoying herself throughly.
I felt like I'd been duped...but glad that she actually wasn't caught in something.
Hummer fooled me!
That is really cute Melody, that rescuer instinct kicks in pretty fast, doesn't it?
Haha, That's funny Melody! Better safe than sorry!
I would have done the same thing!
ROFL Melody what a hoot!!! Will give you something to remember for awhile. Bet your DH got a good chuckle over it too
hello everyone...i love reading what everyone has to say about the things i love...(hummingbirds and butterflies)....soon my season will be over for the this year for them as it will soon get too cold...i take full advantage when they are here though...this year i actually got some pics...i usually am at another forum but i will make sure i visit this one often...
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LOL...... Melody. Your DH should have taken a picture.
I would have done the same thing. Especially, with some of the horror stories I've read about some of the feeders. Shoot,....I probably would have ran out in my underwear. lol
~Lucy
Glad to have you hummingbird_1. The more, the merrier. : )
What kinds of hummingbirds do you have in OR? I know you probably have some different butterflies that I haven't ever seen.
~Lucy
lol...that is a big question...i imagine i do have some butterflies here that you havent seen but the big question is how do i tell you when i dont know the names...i am so new to this that i know very little...sorry im such a dud....i do know that i have gotten swallowtails....the ones with the one tail...and i have seen a few monarchs...and various other smaller ones....i suppose what i need to do is start making a list of ones i can identify by pics from books for me to really know which i have...so i have my work cut out for me....as far as hummingbirds...same situation...i know i havent seen any ruby throated up here..tell you what...i will try and see if i can post a pic of one of my birds and maybe you can tell me which it is...thanks ...hummingbird
heres another just in case you need another view
I only know the Ruby throated hummingbird. Others on here might know what yours is. He's cute tho. Nice pictures. : )
As far as identifing butterflies, just do like me.... Buy a Butterfly book. lol I bought one that has all the Florida butterflies. When I see one I don't know, I run inside and look it up, or I run inside and get my camera, and then I look it up. : )
~Lucy
Welcome hummingbird. Glad to have someone with a love for that wonderful critter. Those are great pics also. I have yet to see one this year sit at a feeder, mine just fly while they eat but then again I am not sure I have one they can perch on. I guess that would help wouldn't it? We are going to love having you here sharing your hummingbird stories with us.
And Melody, sorry for the mishap but sooo glad you went out and checked. I would just hate to think of the poor little guy being stuck and no one there to get him. I do think they like to fool us though and he probably had a blast at your expense.
Leslie
Welcome hummingbird!
We have a Bug and Insect Identification Forum here that you are encouraged to use also. If you can post a fairly clear picture of whatever it is that you'd like information on, we've got several experts that devote some time every day to help folks.
We also have BugFiles. you can go to the butterfly section and start scrolling through pictures. This feature is only about a year old, so isn't a vast collection yet...(although it's getting close)
We're glad to have you here, and don't be afraid to ask for help navigating ...we've all been new once.
Welcome Hummingbird!! Cool name too!!
Melody, I would ran out there too and run the risk of lightening etc!! My husband would ahve thought I was a nut but I geuss maybe I am when it comes to hummingbirds!!!
Thanks for taking a risk and caring for your birdies!!!
Lisa
Didn't surprise my husband in the slightest...he expected it!
That lil hummingbird probably said to the others. "Watch this!!! I'll pretend to have my foot caught in the feeder, keep an eye on that young lady by the window." And they all chirped and tweeted with glee. lol : )
~Lucy
I sincerely appreciate the term "young lady"....I rarely hear that anymore!
thank you everyone for the welcome...i will surely check out the info too...i love how everyone is so helpful..oh and thank you for the compliment on the photos....i have a pretty nice cam but it is still new to me so i am learning it as well...with those i was only three feet away from the feeder.....
one day there were 5 birds at the feeder at the same time....lol...it looked like a swarm
it was so cool
hummingbird