Now is the time of year when our fascinating “hummers” start to overeat because Hummingbirds need to fuel up for a long grueling journey to Venezuela.
I heard that on the radio once – the thing about Venezuela being their ultimate destination.
And I tend to believe everything I hear.
This little traveller resting on top of my umbrella has doubts though.
He evidently doesn’t believe what he heard about directions to Venezuela.
He keeps landing and looking north and then looking south.
Meanwhile, six more of his family ignore him and are busy swooping and arguing in a deafening buzz.
They are making a big fuss with all that fighting, and wasting energy over who gets “first dibs”/dips at the feeder.
Ah, I know it will not be long now when they will all take off for Venezuela.
Bon Voyage my little friends! Fare thee well!
And please –
Listen to the radio next Spring and find your way back to Virginia!
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