Hummers wintering in Oregon
Feb 6, 2013 15:08:46 #
Yes, there are hummingbirds that live in Oregon all year round. They are Annas Hummingbirds. In the sunlight, rare in the winter, their heads are bright red from reflected light. This poor little thing was spotted during a rainy day in the top of a tree about 30 feet high, looking very wet and cold. During the cold they reduce their heart rate from a normal 500 beats a minute to about 5 beats, which enables them to survive, a state similar to hibernation.
Wet and Cold
Feb 6, 2013 17:59:42 #
Feb 6, 2013 20:02:47 #
what a beautiful little fellow
do they sit real still in their frozen state and maybe are a little easier to photograph? poor little guy
do they sit real still in their frozen state and maybe are a little easier to photograph? poor little guy
Feb 7, 2013 08:54:31 #
Wow Kenny nice hummer! thanks for the info too, who knew! :D
Feb 7, 2013 10:24:42 #
Really nice picture Kenny, I wish we got Humming Birds over here in England. Thanks for showing.
Kenny wrote:
Yes, there are hummingbirds that live in Oregon all year round. They are Annas Hummingbirds. In the sunlight, rare in the winter, their heads are bright red from reflected light. This poor little thing was spotted during a rainy day in the top of a tree about 30 feet high, looking very wet and cold. During the cold they reduce their heart rate from a normal 500 beats a minute to about 5 beats, which enables them to survive, a state similar to hibernation.
Feb 7, 2013 10:49:58 #
Feb 7, 2013 13:21:44 #
Kenny wrote:
Yes, there are hummingbirds that live in Oregon all year round. They are Annas Hummingbirds. In the sunlight, rare in the winter, their heads are bright red from reflected light. This poor little thing was spotted during a rainy day in the top of a tree about 30 feet high, looking very wet and cold. During the cold they reduce their heart rate from a normal 500 beats a minute to about 5 beats, which enables them to survive, a state similar to hibernation.
Beautiful! Everything looks so iridescent.
Feb 7, 2013 14:39:28 #
Kenny wrote:
Yes, there are hummingbirds that live in Oregon all year round. They are Annas Hummingbirds. In the sunlight, rare in the winter, their heads are bright red from reflected light. This poor little thing was spotted during a rainy day in the top of a tree about 30 feet high, looking very wet and cold. During the cold they reduce their heart rate from a normal 500 beats a minute to about 5 beats, which enables them to survive, a state similar to hibernation.
Beautiful bird! Awesome shot!
Feb 7, 2013 18:54:04 #
They do go into a state of torpor to conserve body heat. It's an amazing thing. Beautiful photo!
Kenny wrote:
Yes, there are hummingbirds that live in Oregon all year round. They are Annas Hummingbirds. In the sunlight, rare in the winter, their heads are bright red from reflected light. This poor little thing was spotted during a rainy day in the top of a tree about 30 feet high, looking very wet and cold. During the cold they reduce their heart rate from a normal 500 beats a minute to about 5 beats, which enables them to survive, a state similar to hibernation.
Feb 7, 2013 18:57:31 #
Feb 7, 2013 20:26:05 #
Feb 7, 2013 20:27:01 #
Love them all! We get Annas & Ruby throated here in SE Alaska! Awesome photo! Love the irridesence!!
Feb 8, 2013 01:30:45 #
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