Hummingbirds!

Hummingbirds are fast-flying insect and nectar eating birds.  Their closest relative are swifts.  When a Hummingbird dips deep into a blossom they often become dusted with pollen, which is then transferred to the female part of the flower.  This process can pollinate the bloom so that it can produce seed. There are about 21 species of Hummingbirds that reach the United States, 16 breed here.  The largest number of species is found in the mountainous regions of western Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. One, the Buff-bellied breeds in south Texas.  The Ruby-throated is the only Hummingbird that is known to breed east of the Mississippi.  To reach wintering grounds in Mexico and South America, the Ruby-throated flies across the Gulf Of Mexico, returning to nest by the same route.  J.G. and I have been entertained by male Ruby-throated performing their acrobatic breeding behavior in our yard. They are fun to watch and we are beginning to believe some may nest in our home yard we named 2.9 Woods.  Today I enjoyed one particular male R.T. Hummingbird returning over and over to his same perch. I captured him preening himself as well as guarding one of the feeders.  I hope you enjoy the beauty! Blessings!