Hummingbird Festival Part 1

 Back in September the Mom and Dad went to a Hummingbird Festival. They were catching Hummingbirds and banding them.

 Look at what long beaks they have.


 They let you release the Hummingbirds. Mommy said it was very neat to hold them.

 They put them in your open palm and the birds flew off, sometimes you had to give them a little nudge to get them going.




Mommy learned a lot about Hummingbirds did you know they go into torpor at night? ~ATCAD

13 comments:

Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical Woofs said...

Oh, MY! How interesting to hold such fragile creatures in your hands! Amazing!

The Swiss Cats said...

OMC, they're so tiny ! And so colorful ! Amazing ! Purrs

Millie and Walter said...

How neat to see those hummers so up close. We can't wait until we see our first hummer in the beginning of May.

Sandee said...

We feed our hummingbirds year around. This is the first winter we've had so many. It's a joy to watch them. I didn't know how they stayed protected themselves at night. Very interesting.

Have a fabulous day and week. ♥

Loulou said...

Lordy, I feel the same way!!! Torporous....WONDERFUL TO TOUCH A HUMMER.

Summer at sparklecat.com said...

Wow, what a cool event!

Eastside Cats said...

Hummers have long beaks...and long tongues too!
Holding any bird must be such a thrill.

catladymac said...

Such amazing little creatures ! Must feel like a gift to hold one.

Mickey's Musings said...

Oh how amazing that would be.We are sure mum would love doing that :)
Purrs,Georgia and Julie

pilch92 said...

That is so cool. I would be afraid to hurt one with my big hands.

Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3 said...

Look at the little hummingbirds. They are awesome.

Timmy Tomcat said...

Amazing!

jank1961 said...

That is so fascinating! What a fun experience that must have been!!

Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets