Quid Pro Quo  by joysabin

Quid Pro Quo

Stuck inside today due to ice, sleet,freezing rain and laziness. I did venture out to change out the hummingbird water for the non-frozen and additional sugar variety.

While re-hanging the feeder, I noticed a small little one waiting patiently on the fence. She ( I think) was returning a favor by being patient while I focused and snapped away. I was about 3 feet away during this and it was such an amazing gift from her.
Ah yes, how lovely
January 13th, 2024  
Ohh - I love how your eye doesn't see the little bird for such a long time - and then it's such a joyful moment...
January 13th, 2024  
OMG can't believe you get Hummingbirds in the snow
January 13th, 2024  
Absolutely delightful! Fav
January 13th, 2024  
Nice shot!
January 13th, 2024  
Wow I had no ides hummingbirds would stay through the winter. Our leave in October!
January 13th, 2024  
Beautiful shot. Bird behavior is full of secrets.
January 13th, 2024  
Sooo teeny and cute!!!
January 13th, 2024  
That's great capture. they obviously are depending on your generosity in this cold weather.
January 13th, 2024  
You lucky gal! I have never seen one around here in winter time.
January 13th, 2024  
That little one is well camouflaged. I’m glad you pointed it out so that I looked for it.
January 13th, 2024  
nice
January 14th, 2024  
Fabulous! The hummingbirds here are neither hardy nor patient. How special to have them year round.
January 14th, 2024  
@tinley23 @robz @joansmor @happysnaps @kwind @corinnec @haskar @30pics4jackiesdiamond @gardencat @marlboromaam @shutterbug49 @pdulis @ljmanning So very grateful for your kind comments. We have hummingbirds year round but many do migrate to warmer areas. I also gave her the option of bacon grease if she felt inclined after I double checked to see if this was acceptable. I also figured if the suet that I put out for the other birds is lard based than it might be a welcome treat during these rather cold days.
January 14th, 2024  
A fabulous capture and narrative, how wonderful that she stayed put for you to get a few shots.
January 14th, 2024  
How cute, nice capture!
January 14th, 2024  
Sweet birdie… awesome composition… amazing that you get hummers all year.
January 14th, 2024  
Oh wow- I can't imagine having hummingbirds in January!! What a gift! This is amazing. Fav!
January 14th, 2024  
@ludwigsdiana @bobbic @kvphoto @olivetreeann Thank you so very kindly. I went out this morning to exchange the feeder for a non-frozen one and the little hummer was waiting in the upper branches. I decided to take it in this evening but will return it tomorrow. There was a robin who 'found' the bacon grease that I thought that the hummers might enjoy.
January 15th, 2024  
I'm amazed they can survive the winter ...
January 16th, 2024  
I’m so amazed your hummingbirds stay in the winter! What a lovely shot of her. She’s very grateful for your care.
January 17th, 2024  
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