Went into my garage this morning ...
… and heard that unmistakable sound, a Hummingbird. I opened the doors and windows but it wouldn't leave. Their usual escape is straight up like a rocket. This one kept flying around the ceiling. I brought a feeder in and as it must have been hungry the bird went to it pretty quickly. After eating and flying around a bit more, while sitting on top of the feeder, it spotted the open back door as the doorway to freedom.
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Bill_de wrote:
… and heard that unmistakable sound, a Hummingbird. I opened the doors and windows but it wouldn't leave. Their usual escape is straight up like a rocket. This one kept flying around the ceiling. I brought a feeder in and as it must have been hungry the bird went to it pretty quickly. After eating and flying around a bit more, while sitting on top of the feeder, it spotted the open back door as the doorway to freedom.
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Your good deed was rewarded with some fine pics of a Hummingbird.
Nice job, Bill.
Question is --how did it get in there?
I think that qualifies as room service! Very nice adventure to start your day!
Oh, yes, I am glad you were able to feed him, Bill. The birds are used to people everywhere because we feed them - in the South in winter or in the summer when they fly North.
They also have a good memory.
When my feeders are empty, or the "attack" Rufous hummingbird comes and claims the feeders, the Broadtail birds fly inside my tent asking for help. They certainly can communicate.
You may see this bird visitting your garage again.
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
R Dubs wrote:
Question is --how did it get in there?
It picked the lock with that long beak!!!!
Great pics and good job on taking care of our little friend!
I appreciate the comments folks. Thank you all.
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Rode in on your car pretending to be a hood ornament?
Sylvias
Loc: North Yorkshire England
What a great way to start the day Bill. You will have to start charging board and lodge.
Love the story and excellent shots.
Bill_de wrote:
… and heard that unmistakable sound, a Hummingbird. I opened the doors and windows but it wouldn't leave. Their usual escape is straight up like a rocket. This one kept flying around the ceiling. I brought a feeder in and as it must have been hungry the bird went to it pretty quickly. After eating and flying around a bit more, while sitting on top of the feeder, it spotted the open back door as the doorway to freedom.
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Nice shots and thanks for giving a helping hand
Very nice set Bill. Glad things turned out in the end.
-Doc
Bill_de wrote:
… and heard that unmistakable sound, a Hummingbird. I opened the doors and windows but it wouldn't leave. Their usual escape is straight up like a rocket. This one kept flying around the ceiling. I brought a feeder in and as it must have been hungry the bird went to it pretty quickly. After eating and flying around a bit more, while sitting on top of the feeder, it spotted the open back door as the doorway to freedom.
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enjoyed your hummingbird shots and the story, bill!
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