Hummingbird

So fun to see my daughters enjoyment of our wildlife sanctuary. Photo taken by her.

Kimberly, how special! Your daughter snapped a lovely picture. What water source is nearby for the hummingbirds?

Angela Wilcox wrote:Kimberly, how special! Your daughter snapped a lovely picture. What water source is nearby for the hummingbirds?

Hi Angela:)
Thank you and what a great question! It got me thinking. We have two mini wildlife ponds, a bucket pond and two bird baths. I had just assumed that the hummers drank from there as the other birds and dragonfly’s do. Is there something else they need especially for them? I believe at one time if not now , they lived in our huge lemon tree. We have seen pairs of them in the yard from time to time and seems like in  general the hummers gravitate towards that tree. Lol when we harvest lemons we can see small dots on some where it looks like someone was sipping from. Lately a mocking bird was tending a nest and he wouldn’t allow anyone in the yard. I think he’s leaving but now the scrub jay is moving back in. The jays often nest in that tree and chase our wonderful doves away until they’re done nesting as well. But we do enjoy the scrubs in spite of their naughtiness and enjoy feeding them peanuts. They are very fun to watch:)

Your water features sound like they are meeting the hummingbird and other birds’ needs. Hummingbirds like to nest near a water source. Often, their teeny-tiny nest will reside in the crook of a tree limb suspended over a body of water, be it puddle, pond, or peaceful creek.

What type of hummingbird is in your precious picture?

Your mourning dove looks divine!

One of the most marvelous things I have ever seen in my life was a hummingbird nesting in the shrubbery outside my apartment in NorCal. They are just the most bewitching birds and your sanctuary look like a perfect spot for them. Give your daughter my compliments on her lovely photo.