9-16 Filling up for the Journey by milaniet

9-16 Filling up for the Journey

My hummingbirds are still here - they're busy doing as much drinking as playing these days - must be getting ready to make their journey.
Oh, magic!
I see they migrate as far as New Mexico but what sort of distances do they fly?
September 16th, 2012  
@dulciknit They should be leaving some time quite soon but with this warm weather they may be staying a little longer and feeding more to double their weight. They will fly as far as Mexico and Central America, sometimes flying 19-22 hours at a time if they cross the Gulf of Mexico. I imagine when they take more of a land route, their distances are less at a time.
September 16th, 2012  
@milaniet Thank you, Milanie. It's amazing and wonderful that such tiny creatures are capable of so much effort!
September 16th, 2012  
Wonderful shot. I love the bright light and the bejeweled little hummer getting his nectar. I thought mine had gone but I saw him yesterday on the buddleia.
September 17th, 2012  
FAV!
September 17th, 2012  
Fantastic capture!!! Fav! I love the tail feathers! :0)
September 24th, 2012  
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