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The hummingbirds are back

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I put out the feeder about a week ago and it looks like these little birds have noticed. They are quite brave, I was taking pictures of my cactus when one fly right by me. It buzzed right over my head, I could hear its wings flutter by... And I got a few shots before it noticed or cared I was there before retreating to a near by power line.
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The feeder is almost empty now, the winds have been knocking it around and its been getting lots of attention. Soon more will show up and all start feeding together.
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Looks like a male based on its red plumage under its head.
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Its thinking about landing.
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Hovering there, maybe it sees me and is thinking if it wants to stop and drink some sugar water now. Or wait for me to leave.
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Well I guess its hunger proved too strong and it stayed for a few seconds to have a drink. I do my best to stay still so it does not fly away.
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Then it flew away, but not too far away. It is sitting up on a near by power line. We can see it in the upper right part of the picture.. It will probably wait there until I leave.

I may get a second feeder, but for now they seem to be working together (mostly) to feed. And I have seen at least four or five on a single feeder before.

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