Hummingbirds and flowers
enjoy a mutually beneficial
relationship.
In search of nectar for their
nourishment, hummingbirds
may visit up to 3,000 flowers
per day.
While the flowers provide them
essential food, the hummingbirds
in turn pollinate the flowers.
Interestingly, hummingbird
flowers are designed primarily
to attract only hummingbirds,
being red to yellow in hue, with
long, narrow corollas and
watery nectar.
Females, who rear their young
alone, establish regular feeding
routes carefully designed to allow
individual flowers just enough
time between visits to refill with
nectar.
Thank you for this poetic introduction. I know about them very little, and have only seen them three or four times in my life, never close enough for a photograph. Beautiful flying flowers.
What an amazing photo. How beautiuful!! Hummingbirds are amazing. When I was little and we lived in the country she had tons of feeds up and there were so many! Such amazing animals!!
My first impression when I saw this photo was of a mythical flying, yellow-headed creature. Your prose brought me back on point, incredibly well written, and so true. Even more so than the relationship between bees and flowers.
Yes, it’s a little different perspective from the tail end of the hummingbird. It takes a moment to realize what you’re looking at!
I find hummingbirds intriguing. They are the smallest bird, yet are well equipped to survive and quite feisty to boot.
I appreciate your nomination for the Versatile
Blogger Award. However, as my blog is award
free, I must decline. Again, thank you for
your consideration.
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Thank you for this poetic introduction. I know about them very little, and have only seen them three or four times in my life, never close enough for a photograph. Beautiful flying flowers.
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You are welcome, Inese. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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Lucky are the people who see the hummingbirds in their backyard 🙂
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What an amazing photo. How beautiuful!! Hummingbirds are amazing. When I was little and we lived in the country she had tons of feeds up and there were so many! Such amazing animals!!
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I agree. Hummingbirds are fascinating and so much fun to watch.
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Your description enhances the wonder of the picture! Beautiful..
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I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by.
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Didn’t think about the refilling of nectar…Thanks! Great colors/ great photo.
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Thanks for your comment. Hummingbirds are a fun subject.
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I did not know that hummingbirds were drawn to specific flowers. Lovely photo!
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Yes, certain flowers have actually evolved to accommodate them.
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Love this! These are by far my favorite birds and this is such a beautiful picture of one! Thanks for sharing! ~Anne
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I’m so glad you enjoyed the post. I think hummingbirds are quite special, too.
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Beautiful! They sure are a beautiful, symbiotic match! 🙂
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Indeed they are, Tom. Thanks for stopping by.
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Oh, I look forward to the return of the hummingbirds. They often visit my hosta flowers 🙂
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We don’t see them until they migrate through in the fall. It’s neat that they visit your hostas.
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Nice to learn about hummingbirds and hummingbird flowers, indeed a good match! 🙂
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I’m glad you found it interesting.
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Lovely photo and description.
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Thanks, Eugenia.
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Oh, that is so beautiful! The blur of wings is very cool.
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Thanks!
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My first impression when I saw this photo was of a mythical flying, yellow-headed creature. Your prose brought me back on point, incredibly well written, and so true. Even more so than the relationship between bees and flowers.
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Yes, it’s a little different perspective from the tail end of the hummingbird. It takes a moment to realize what you’re looking at!
I find hummingbirds intriguing. They are the smallest bird, yet are well equipped to survive and quite feisty to boot.
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A great match. 🙂
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Yes, it is quite symbiotic in a positive way.
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Perfect choice for this challenge. Your photo brought me a smile.
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Thanks so much.
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I’ve nominated you for “A Versatile Blog Award”
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I appreciate your nomination for the Versatile
Blogger Award. However, as my blog is award
free, I must decline. Again, thank you for
your consideration.
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Brilliant photo! Hours of planning and patience or more down to luck? Or a bit of each? 🙂
Thanks for sharing it and the prose.
love.
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I would say bird photography always requires patience, with good luck thrown in, too. Thanks for your comment and for stopping by!
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