Bay Realty Blog: Sunday Visitor...Hummingbirds Anchor Point Alaska

Sunday Visitor...Hummingbirds Anchor Point Alaska

Sunday Visitor...Hummingbirds Anchor Point Alaska

hummingbirds anchor point alaska

Isn't it amazing that a creature this small can come all the way from Mexico to Alaska

hummingbirds anchor point alaska

 Visit for a couple of days and then fly back?

hummingbirds anchor point alaska

This little Humming Bird was here at my home this weekend....

 hummingbirds anchor point alaska

Fun Facts about hummingbirds according to http://www.wbu.com/education/hummingbirds.html

• They do perch.

• They have very weak feet and do not use them for transportation

.• They fly forward, backward, shift sideways, stop in midair.

• They can beat their wings 60 to 200 times per second.

• They lap nectar with their tongues.

• They can fly up to 60 miles per hour.

• They can live 5-6 years in the wild.

• They are the smallest bird in the world.

• They consume, on average, half their weight in sugar each day.

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17 comments • Debra Leisek • May 05 2010 04:23AM

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Awesome pics.  Did you take those?  I love hummingbirds... they're like the Flash of the animal kingdom.

Posted by Cameron Novak - Featured Corona Short Sale Agent Team (The Homefinding Center) about 2 years ago

I must say that hummers are my favorite bird as well. Amazing birds...

Helping you help others live their American dream...

Posted by Michael Thornton - Nashville, TN area Home Inspector - 615.661.0297 (Complete Home Inspections, Inc.) about 2 years ago

Amazing little creatures, aren't they? I didn't know about the 60 mph but it makes sense.

Posted by Randy Ostrander-Real Estate Broker, Serving Big Rapids and West Central MI (Lake and Lodge Realty LLC ) about 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your pictures. Keep them coming!

 Spring is blooming for home buyers

Posted by Roy Kelley, Montgomery County, MD Homes For Sale (Roy Kelley and RE/MAX Realty Group) about 2 years ago

Debra, I haven't seen any hummingbirds this year. Maybe because they all went to Alaska. LOL Nice photos. Thanks.

Posted by Michael Setunsky, Michael's Commercial Northern Virginia Commercial Real Estate (703.831.4028, http://michaelscommercial.com) about 2 years ago

Hi Debra, A wonderful capture of the Hummingbirds. Hummingbirds are also my favorite. I have a few that come around daily and one in particular that comes up to within a foot or two of me. Of course I talk to it, and he takes a few drinks of nectar and then flys off to return tomorrow. This one also sits on the fence occasionally. It allows me to be very close. A portrait of this one is past due. 

Posted by San Diego Real Estate Voice authored by William Johnson GRI CRS e-Pro CDPE (RE/MAX Associates) about 2 years ago

What a great little rufus hummingbird! Isn't it fun to get photos of them? They're so darn fast - it isn't easy!

Debi

Posted by Debi Boucher - "Realtor Showcase" Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours ( Real Estate Showcase Photography) about 2 years ago

Hello everyone! it is so nice to Chat again! I could not believe I was able to get these...lucky for me my camera was right there when i saw the hummingbird..snap snap snap and then he was gone... probably wont see another...

thank you all! Great to be back in the rain isnt it ? but i did not get notification of comments... oh well they will get it all worked out soon!

Posted by Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) about 2 years ago

I am waiting for mine to show up, hopefully soon.

Posted by Gene Allen Realtor Hampton Roads Real Estate (Resh Realty Group) about 2 years ago

Debra, They are indeed a beautiful bird! Thanks for the photos and glad you're back to The Power of Flowers! 

Posted by Wanda Kubat-Nerdin, REALTOR® St. George, Utah (Prado & Kramer Real Estate, St. George, UT 435.632.9374) about 2 years ago

thank you both for stopping by... it is so nice to be active again! thanks

Posted by Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) about 2 years ago

Debra,

I think he stopped in my backyard a month ago...  That's a male Rufous.  The Aztecs considered it to be the God of War!

Mike in Tucson

Posted by Mike Jones (SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC) about 2 years ago

Hey Mike thanks for telling me what it is ..It is so hard to believe they fly all the way up from your area to mine... wild isnt it?

Posted by Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) about 2 years ago

Fantastic pictures.  I've never gotten a good picture of a hummingbird Debra.  My compliments!  (Missed you!)

Posted by Vic Steele - Broker/Consultant (Valet Real Estate Services) about 2 years ago

Thanks Vic You always cheer me! It is hard to get a hummingbird picture... I totally lucked out!

Posted by Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) about 2 years ago

Love your pictures Debra, I put up a hummingbird feeder this year and finally I have seen one.

Posted by Diane Williams almost 2 years ago

Hello Diane... I was real lucky to get this one... thank you ...enjoy the hummingbirds when they come they leave real fast!

Posted by Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) almost 2 years ago

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