Hummingbirds Just Before Sunset (in HD)

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  • Опубліковано 25 січ 2012
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    Hummingbirds become very numerous just before sunset to get their last drink before returning to their nest. Hummingbirds can hover in mid-air by rapidly flapping their wings 12--80 times per second. They can also fly backwards. They are among the smallest of birds about 3-4 inches long. Their name derives from the characteristic hum made by their rapid wing beats. They can fly at speeds exceeding 34 miles per hour. Hummingbirds drink nectar, a sweet liquid inside certain flowers. and by preying on insects and spiders.
    This video was filmed in January, 2012 in Southern California near San Diego. Most of the birds are Anna's Hummingbird which is a year-round resident. You can occassionally see other hummingbirds that have migrated from Costa Rica. There are a total of 3 feeders which consume about 2 gallons per day of (use 4 parts water to 1 part sugar. Ie: 30 oz container. 30/5=6. 6x4=24 oz water, 6 oz granulated sugar; no dye has been added). The amount consumed suggest these feeders support hundreds of hummingbirds. The males have more colorful plummage. The location of the feeder is in the backyard overlooking a golf course. The feeders have been at this location for 3 years! Just before sunset they become numerous.
    For more about hummingbirds click here:
    www.hummingbirds.net
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 24

  • @203greenvalley
    @203greenvalley 12 років тому

    How nice, they share, don't heckle each other, beautiful!!!

  • @BryanLindaVB
    @BryanLindaVB 11 років тому +1

    They are so cooperative. Ours fight all the time; no more than one bird at the feeder at a time.

  • @jasonwatson1412
    @jasonwatson1412 9 років тому +3

    That is insane they were even stickin 2 beaks in the same flower without any carnage haha. What area is this or is it Canada? Here in the old pacific northwest rainforest we only get Annas and an occasional Rufous. I never get more than 3 at a time but they come every few minutes though. They all know me pretty well too and arent very shy. They hate each other though lol

  • @atonybiz4608
    @atonybiz4608 4 роки тому

    So these hummingbirds know how to share. Unlike the ones I "feed" they tend to fight each other even though there's plenty of room for them lol

  • @julianasl
    @julianasl 12 років тому +1

    is possible the camera in slow motion???
    i love it

  • @s14sr
    @s14sr 11 років тому

    They sound like flying light sabers.

  • @gregorysharp
    @gregorysharp 12 років тому

    I feel like I'm right there with them.

  • @robertfey833
    @robertfey833 11 років тому

    I M SO JELUS!

  • @KingTesticus
    @KingTesticus 9 років тому +5

    wow, i can't believe how well-behaved your hummies are toward each other. clearly those are mostly male Annas. how did you get them to be so "nice" to each other? all the hummies visiting our feeders are aggressive little shits.

  • @EvilHippy38
    @EvilHippy38 11 років тому

    I wonder what it would be like to be a hummingbird.

  • @Whatthedaft
    @Whatthedaft 11 років тому

    nunga!

  • @LuffyxRuby
    @LuffyxRuby 8 років тому

    How does one get this many hummingbirds at their feeders?

  • @EvilHippy38
    @EvilHippy38 11 років тому

    Ahah, yes.

  • @ildameneses7776
    @ildameneses7776 9 років тому

    Que hermosos ... Quisiera saber que le pone en el agua

    • @aatto01
      @aatto01 9 років тому

      Ilda Meneses (use 4 parts water to 1 part sugar. Ie: 30 oz container. 30/5=6. 6x4=24 oz water, 6 oz granulated sugar; no dye has been added).

    • @ildameneses7776
      @ildameneses7776 9 років тому

      OH!!! ... maravilloso ... gracias Hdolfo

  • @xelyamusicvideo
    @xelyamusicvideo 11 років тому

    Hi,
    Thank you for sharing, excellent job !!!!
    Could you please give me the recipe of the nectar?
    Thanks again :)

  • @jimgardner9111
    @jimgardner9111 3 роки тому

    Where can I get a feeder like the one shown in the video?

  • @deborahcarson5927
    @deborahcarson5927 8 років тому

    Do the hummingbirds go to the feeders through the night ?

    • @rpprevost
      @rpprevost 3 роки тому

      No. When they sleep, they go in to "Torpor" -- a kind of induced hibernation. When they awake, their first meal of the day is 25% of their daily intake.

  • @7891234able
    @7891234able 9 років тому

    U need more feeder up

  • @crunchycrispybacon
    @crunchycrispybacon 10 років тому

    I bet they get all high off that sugar.

  • @LuffyxRuby
    @LuffyxRuby 8 років тому

    How does one get this many hummingbirds at their feeders?

    • @OutstandingVideos
      @OutstandingVideos  8 років тому

      LuffyxRuby location is very important- this is Southern California near the ocean