I took this fun photo of an encounter between a praying mantis and a hummingbird on the back porch today. Had to pass it on. As I scanned my emails today I noted I am 375 reviews behind on my Den friend's poetry. I appologize. I'm nearly done with a major effort at work that has consumed all of my time and most of my ambition. I felt my funnybone tingle today for the first time in a while. That portends good things.
Lovely write and photo Patrick.Thanks for sharing. I seen a mantis run his front leg through a hummingbird's breast once on one of those nature programs. It was gross. Hope those 2 got along ok.
Janna
I was surprised recently to find out that hummingbirds drink nectar for energy and eat bugs for protein and strength. I was wondering how they could fly across the Gulf of Mexico on only a sip of sugar water. I guess the reason we never see them catching bugs is because they are so fast that the catch them would require very high-speed photography and a lot of luck.
Such a treat to have a post, Patrick, and to hear your beat of a different drummer coming through. This is a fabulous message and deliverance!
Say, I think you should submit this to birding magazines right away, the pic and poem together are rare.
Christine
Love the picture, love the poem! Can't wait for our vacation in September, when you can forget that job and turn to your vocations: photography and poetry. You're much more fun to be around when you find your funny bone. heh heh e
Hummingbirds are really neat little creatures. One of the first things my wife did when we moved to San Diego was to hang a hummingbird feeder... And you've a neat little poem here, too, mister.
Mark
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I have hummingbird feeders out on my porch and they are delightful to watch. Love this!
Blessings,
~Linda
Janna
Be always safe,
Karen
I was surprised recently to find out that hummingbirds drink nectar for energy and eat bugs for protein and strength. I was wondering how they could fly across the Gulf of Mexico on only a sip of sugar water. I guess the reason we never see them catching bugs is because they are so fast that the catch them would require very high-speed photography and a lot of luck.
I don't think they eat praying mantis.
Ron
Anna
GREAT PIC N" POEM TOO!
Say, I think you should submit this to birding magazines right away, the pic and poem together are rare.
Christine
Mark
Regis