a Hummingbird buzzed by to fuel up, have a little rest, a little more sustenance and off it flew, returning a few times during the day.
I had made a fresh batch of nectar for the hummingbird feeder and will make sure the liquid doesn't freeze, replacing it often, and perhaps covering the container with bubble wrap for insulation like I did last year.
Many Dark-eyed Juncos gathered around the seed feeders and pecked through the light snow covering. Here's one fluffed up and having a little ponder about the powder ;)
More flurries most likely tomorrow.
Such a sweet little thing.
ReplyDeleteSure is, greenthumb ~ and a resilient one at that!
DeleteLovely to see pictures of the birds that come to your garden - I've never heard of Juncos, great name.
ReplyDeleteThanks Elaine ~ more in today's post. The Juncos are very prevalent here in the winter ~
DeleteMust be great to have Humming Birds visiting.
ReplyDeleteWhat would we do without bubble wrap?
Yes, it is great to see the hummingbirds, John. Their wings give off a whirring sound, and always feel like a need to duck when they're around. They're so swift. Bubble wrap and Bungee cords ~ most helpful!
DeleteBoth lovely looking birds. Flighty xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Flighty ~ More dropped by today :)
DeleteI am amazed that Hummingbirds can survive cold at all. I wish we had them here.
ReplyDeleteI am amazed, too ~ especially when it gets below zero. Apparently they go into a torpor at night to reduce their metabolic rate... here's a link about hummingbirds and that particular adaptation for survival.
DeleteLovely to find out more about Anna's Hummingbird. You are so lucky to be able to see these amazing little birds close up. I been watching programmes about them lately, astonishing creatures aren't they, truly magical. I love the Juncos, I've never heard of them before.xxx
ReplyDeleteThey are special tiny creatures, Snowbird ~ and now that it is so cold, I want to make sure the feeder is available, and not frozen! Juncos are quite common here, especially in winter.
DeleteHow in the heck to you manage to keep hummingbirds coming into the winter? They all left here in early October. Take good care of the little beauties.. I know you will. Love juncos, also.
ReplyDeleteHi Hilary ~ These particular hummingbirds are here year round, but must find the cold rather difficult for their tiny, not very fluffy, bodies. Hopefully the feeder will help ~ I've have it indoors tonight so that it doesn't freeze up like last night.
DeleteThey sure know where to come for a good refueling. Great shots, Glo!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nikki ~ I hardly have time for anything else with filling feeders and taking photos! Christmas is strewn all over my dining room...waiting. ;)
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