I was excited to see my favorite birds arrive on 5/2/24. I look forward with great anticipation to seeing them. It really feels like spring when they are here. They brighten my day each time they appear and are amazing to watch in action.

As I was sitting on my back deck this lovely spring day in the high 60’s to 70 degrees, I noticed a hummingbird at one of our three feeders. It was an emerald-throated one and looking quite thirsty. I snapped a few photos of him and a video. The birds usually are here in New England around the first of May or so. In years past they have arrived a little later. I guess it all depends upon their flight and how long it will take for them to get here.

I always find it amazing that these incredible little creatures can fly such long distances and always remember where we kept our feeders from past years. If we dare move the feeders they always go to the former placement of them first but eventually find the feeder’s new location. We do try to put their feeders in the same locations so as not to confuse them. The same goes true for the colorful Baltimore Oriole birds. We are expecting them any time now. It is exciting to see them return here to feed too. I will definitely share some photos of them with their brilliant orange and black feathers.

I never get tired of seeing these beautiful, fascinating and wondrous creatures. They move so swiftly, can stop in mid-air and even fly backwards and almost upside down. They are like graceful little helicopters as they search for food to sustain their little bodies.

There will be many more photos snapped as I see different ones. I missed taking a photo of a ruby-throated one that visited my kitchen window feeder. I was washing dishes and looked up to see him looking back at me as he drank his fill. I didn’t dare move too quickly or he would have flown away and then I wouldn’t get to see him at all. I always talk softly to them and keep my eyes on them without moving. They can’t hear me but they do keep their eyes on me too. I feel as if we are somehow connecting. Haha! I hope to snap a quick photo next time.

Here is a poem I wrote several years ago that I like to share each time I post about them.

HUMMINGBIRD

by Janice Spina

It’s as delicate as a butterfly

And graceful as a lark.

Wings beating in a symphonic rhythm

As it maneuvers around each flower,

And dips its beak to draw out the sweet-smelling nectar.

I watch as it moves effortlessly.

Its iridescent wings rapidly beating

As it hovers like an acrobat in midair.

Its feathers glisten with color and reflect the sun’s rays.

Seeing this bird in its element is to experience pure wonder and joy.

One knows there is something greater out there

That made the glorious hummingbird!

Watch for more photos of these litter critters and also the Baltimore Orioles who should be here soon if not already.

In case you want to know more about these beautiful birds, here is a link to a site to educate you. I have seen three different kinds of hummingbirds in our area – ruby-throated, emerald and a black and white variety. The eggs they lay are the size of a pea. It’s a wonder that they survive being so small at birth. I have seen some birds that are a little larger but most of them are quite petite and adorable.

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