Blue Angels
Return to Pensacola
Small but speedy. Tiny but aggressive. Little bodies, big appetites. Hummingbirds are a study in extremes. They are the lightest North American birds. Most weigh less than two pennies at 3 to 4 grams. They have the fastest wings and heartbeats, the most efficient metabolisms, and the most minuscule eggs. The list could go on. Watching these tiny marvels at a feeder, it’s hard not to wonder how hummingbirds zip around so quickly or keep their feathers so brilliant. Hummingbirds are tough survivalists. Many of the actions that help them persevere also make them fun to watch.
For the first time in my life, we have hummingbirds (thanks to our move to Virginia)! A few things I learned: Hummingbirds migrate as far north as Canada to return to their birthplace. Most of the ones in our area are Ruby-Throated. Like cardinals, the males are much more colorful than the females. Males arrive in VA first, usually in mid-April and females and youngsters arrive by May. Males will start their return flight south very soon. Another link or two will be in the comments.
https://www.hummingbirdcentral.com/index.htm
