I wonder if the adults will get aggressive with you around the nest or accept you as part of the environment? There is nothing like being dive-bombed by an angry male hummingbird. They make a noise coming down like a shrill whistle and then come and stare you in the face before taking off.
Oh is that what they’re doing when they come stare at you in the face? I thought they were being curious not angry! And I used to feel special…ha ha…:)
We are being careful now, and using the garage door as our means of entry and exit as the lemon tree is right by the front gate as I feel bad when she flies off every time we are near. A few years ago, I was at a nursery and people were just walking by this hummingbird and she did not budge…just sat there in her nest while customers just stared in awe (from a distance of course). It would be nice if she accepted us that way!
WOW that is soo cool. Nice job, my dear.
I wonder if the adults will get aggressive with you around the nest or accept you as part of the environment? There is nothing like being dive-bombed by an angry male hummingbird. They make a noise coming down like a shrill whistle and then come and stare you in the face before taking off.
Oh is that what they’re doing when they come stare at you in the face? I thought they were being curious not angry! And I used to feel special…ha ha…:)
We are being careful now, and using the garage door as our means of entry and exit as the lemon tree is right by the front gate as I feel bad when she flies off every time we are near. A few years ago, I was at a nursery and people were just walking by this hummingbird and she did not budge…just sat there in her nest while customers just stared in awe (from a distance of course). It would be nice if she accepted us that way!
How lucky you are to have a thriving nest!!! ;-)) The back page essay on Martha Stewart Living’s March edition is a must read…have a great day!! xo
Oh is it about hummingbirds Rose? Thanks for telling us:) I shall definitely have a look! I’m curious now:)
Beautiful Georgina!!!
Isn’t it? I can’t wait to see the babies now! She’s still sitting there…soo committed! Just amazing to see!
Aren’t you the lucky ones!!! Now that your babies are about to leave the nest you get more babies! :))
Bittersweet…such is life eh?