Ouch...I had seen a caterpillar in a very spiny looking tree and photographed it and wondered why it could crawl along those "needles" and not be hurt but if I touch them it would really hurt...now you show a hummingbird among the "needles" and it seem to be doing okay also...hmmm. I would miss a lot of things if Ken didn't point them out like Mike does. ;)
It looks like the hummingbird chose this place to stay safe. I don't think any predator would try to get in there! I read somewhere that some hummingbirds build nests in hawk territory to be protected. It certainly makes sense. No other bird would dare fly into that area!
Laura, I know - I've been on walks with you and Ken and like Mike, Ken has pointed out things I would miss because I'm always looking at the larger picture and missing details like little hummers in cacti.
I think you're right Martha - makes sense it's a safety thing - dfidn't think of that before.
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Ouch...I had seen a caterpillar in a very spiny looking tree and photographed it and wondered why it could crawl along those "needles" and not be hurt but if I touch them it would really hurt...now you show a hummingbird among the "needles" and it seem to be doing okay also...hmmm. I would miss a lot of things if Ken didn't point them out like Mike does. ;)
It looks like the hummingbird chose this place to stay safe. I don't think any predator would try to get in there! I read somewhere that some hummingbirds build nests in hawk territory to be protected. It certainly makes sense. No other bird would dare fly into that area!
OUTSTANDING photo my friend Sandy!
if i have one i would have given you an award for this one ,just amazingly captured!
Laura, I know - I've been on walks with you and Ken and like Mike, Ken has pointed out things I would miss because I'm always looking at the larger picture and missing details like little hummers in cacti.
I think you're right Martha - makes sense it's a safety thing - dfidn't think of that before.
Hi BAili - thanks! Hope your day is great.
That is truly amazing! WOW!! Thanks for this great photo Sandy!!
Oh that is gorgeous!!
Such a beautiful little hummingbird...I'd love to see one "in the flesh" someday...that would be truly amazing!! 😊😊
Thank you for the visit and kind words Sandy. I appreciate it! Oh wow, what a clever hummingbird mom to pick that location... Michelle
I can't imagine how the get in and out. It looks like a very safe place to be.
Great reality photo, Sandy!
__ Hidden in the briers, this porcupine protection. _m
thanks all of you.
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