Comments on: Hummingbirds In Our Yard

By: terrepruitt

terrepruitt — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:29:20 +0000

Oh our hummingbirds chitter at us all the time. They also fly up to the screendoor and get within inches of our cat and “chitter” at her. They are so fiesty and talkative. That is exactly what I think that bird was saying! (And I know you weren’t calling him a big lug, but I am sure the bird was.)

In my video it sounds like I am saying something but it is the bird flying by and they are so loud. I so wish I could capture more of that because the “whir” of their speeding little wings is amazingly loud!

I love, love, love, love our hummingbirds. They make me happy and bring me hours of entertainment!

By: Jill Campana

Jill Campana — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:10:28 +0000

I love “chittered at him”!!! He/she was probably saying “why don’t you watch where you’re going you big lug!!! (not that your husband is a big lug mind you).

That’s what they do…they chitter!!! It’s such a sweet sound…and they make an awful lots of noise when they do “fly bys”. I always think it’s some big bumble bee or something at first!

By: terrepruitt

terrepruitt — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:02:37 +0000

Oh my! I would have died if one landed on me. I have one video where I am saying, “Oh my God! Oh my God! Oh my God!” because there is one IN MY FACE, but landing on me . . . . oooooooooohhhh, how cool is that?!?! My hubby has been hit by one. He said he was walking and it was flying and it flew directly into his chest, then backed up and “chittered at him”. I am sure it was giving him a piece of its mind. Even though they are small they are fiesty!

Thank you so much for looking at my video. And thanks for commenting.

By: Jill Campana

Jill Campana — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:31:19 +0000

I’ve actually worn something bright pink or bright red outside and had hummingbirds come right down and land on my shoulder — not for long mind you, but they love those bright colors.

The males are the ones who fight — just like the yellow and purple finches we have — there is a “pecking” order for birds at our feeders. They’re not being polite (at least I don’t think so), they will fight one another for position and whoever loses has to wait. Gee, just like when I was growing up!!!

Love your ability to capture such beautiful videos and pictures of nature. Thanks for sharing!