(sorry, I didn’t realize I had posted in the past. sorry for repeating.)

That’s the easiest way I know of to share a photo online that doesn’t require some specialized knowledge.

Eric — I’ve watched these little guys all my life, and can never get over how tiny they are.

Susan — I think we get ruby-throateds too, as well as black-chinned and probably some others. The variety here is no doubt due to our proximity to Mexico and a semi-arid Mediterranean climate. Some stay here for the winter, and some head farther south.

Creechman — I love them too, can’t help myself. We also have tiny baby alligator lizards, which I have come to love after a lifetime of prejudice against reptiles.

Cassie-b — Sometimes I just get lucky with the camera.

Blogdog — Thanks!

Beverly — Yeah, the climate changes are definitely affecting me. I’m about ready to migrate, but I don’t know where I’d go.

Reenie — Nature has her dark side. At least hummingbirds don’t build bombs, though sometimes they behave with each other as if they’d like to. They scuffle over feeding territory, aren’t faithful to their mates, and leave the females to do all the babysitting. They’re almost too much like people. Still they amaze me.

Violetismycolor — I love fuchsias. My mom and grandmother used to keep them hanging in the patio, and the hummingbirds loved them.

I used to be fond and fascinated by hummingbirds until I read an exposé regarding their behavior. I won’t go into details because your readership might be devastated to know the unsavory truths about them. Though I no longer consider them cute, I am still fascinated.