Tonight a review of one of the tiniest birds in North America and how they are big 'pollinators' among birds. This is the ruby-throated Hummingbird. They stay here at the bird sanctuary from August to October and then migrate to Mexico, where they are for the winter. Next month, they will begin the trek back to N. America to nest and have their babies. These birds have more flying miles than any human. Anyway, where ever the birds go, they pollinate flowers so the blooms make fruits and seeds. I have shared information below from Wikipedia on Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds and Pollinators. A real humdinger of a Photo Blog! Enjoy!
|Summer-only range Winter-only range Migratory path|
Habitat and range
Longevity and mortality
Back Porch at Kates Cabin
Types of pollinators
Pollinator population declines and conservation
Moms Memory Garden where hummingbirds spend the night when they are here:
...this is brendasue signing off from Rainbow Creek. See You next time!