by shirlener88 01 Oct 2010

Have you ever wanted to feed a Hummingbird - this is a amazing video - you will have to watch to see how amazing it is:

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by tippi 02 Oct 2010

Beautiful Shirlene. I juct love hummingbirds. One summer I was visiting my Mother in Humansville, Mo. We went out to visit a friend that lives on a farm. Sat out on deck late afternoon and the deck was covered with hummingbirds feeding all around. They would buzz by us so close we thought they would hit us.

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 02 Oct 2010

OH my what joy that must have been - I would have loved to have been there - Mildred - how far ish Humansville from Hannabil or Willard? Rick has family in each of those cities.

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by crafter2243 Moderator 02 Oct 2010

What amazes me about the video is the fact the more than one is feeding. They are so territorial. I have been feeding them for years and have only occasionally seen 2 at a time on the feeder. Usually one chases an approaching hummer away. Fascinating to watch.

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 02 Oct 2010

Oh yes, in the beginning - he chases the other's away - it is amazing to watch - isn't it? I bet you love watching yours.

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by rwalden 02 Oct 2010

I have actually fed a hummingbird. My daughter nearly stepped on one a few summers ago. I really didn't think it would make it through the night. It wasn't old enough to fly yet. We fed it sugar water with an eye dropper and it was like a baby..needed to be fed every two hours. Its a long story and won't go into it...but it survived, learned to fly in the house. We let it go in about two weeks and watched it fit in with the others. It was an amazing experience.

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 02 Oct 2010

Wow, what an amazing story.

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by 02kar Moderator 02 Oct 2010

I am so amazed by this video. How I wish I could have been there. What an experienc!

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 02 Oct 2010

Karen, I know just what you mean - my daughter has some at her place and I wished I were there to see them every day - what special little critters.

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by dollygk 02 Oct 2010

Hi Shrilene, neat video, I'm sending it to my sister who loves hummingbirds, thanks for sharing!!

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 02 Oct 2010

Dolly, I am so glad to have shared it with you.

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by judybell 02 Oct 2010

What a neat video. We have them here in KY but never thought of hand feeding them. Next summer I will try.
Judy

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 02 Oct 2010

Oh Judy, how wonderful for you - that is something you will have to let us know - how it went, too.

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by kezza2sew 02 Oct 2010

Feed ONE? I would just love to see one first....
I will take a look and I just love hummingbirds.

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 02 Oct 2010

Oh Kerry - they are just lovely little birds - really - so small and fast. Enjoy!

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by kathyjt 01 Oct 2010

I truly enjoyed this thanks for sharing.

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 02 Oct 2010

Kathy, so glad you did.

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by asterixsew Moderator 01 Oct 2010

Lovely and thanks

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 02 Oct 2010

Carolyn, you are welcome.

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by shirlener88 01 Oct 2010

you will have to watch it here:

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