Hummingbird Monday

Copyright AJ Horton

Hummingbird Monday.  Did you know that Hummingbirds are the smallest birds, coming in at about 3 inches?  Did you know that they are the only birds that can fly backwards?  They can also fly forward, right, left, up, down and upside down.  Did you know that they flap their wings at a rate of 80 times a second?  And their heart beats about 1260 times a minute?  Yep, if you check out www.Defenders.org, you can find other good info on hummingbirds.  One other thing I know about hummingbirds is that they have their own song - Hummingbird - by Seals and Crofts.  You may want to check it out on YouTube.  It's an oldie but a goodie.
One thing all that info can't give you is the feeling you get when you see one of these little wonders in action!  My oh my they are amazing!  My friends had this set up on their back deck in coastal Georgia and several hummingbirds come and eat.  They are mesmerizing to watch and when they arrive, that is all I want to do - watch and make photos.  
I hope you have a wonderful Monday - one where you don't feel like you're flapping your wings at 80 times a second.  Find and enjoy today's nectar like this little hummingbird.  
Thanks for looking.  See you tomorrow.