Those Fantastic Hummingbirds: 3 NARRATED movies

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4 жыл бұрын

This compilation of three short movies explains what makes hummingbirds special, then shows you one of the most flamboyant of them--the Tufted Coquette. The last movie shows Ruby-throated Hummingbirds warring at a feeder. PLEASE CLICK 'LIKE' IF YOU APPRECIATE THE MOVIE.

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@travim4314 4 жыл бұрын

Can't get enough of these birds. I have feeders around the backyard. I can sit back and watch them for hours.

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 4 жыл бұрын

No wonder you can watch them for hours, Travi. They're constant drama if you have enough feeders and enough hummers crowding around them. I'll be doing two more of these hummingbird compilations sometime in the next year. Keep an eye peeled.

@garyrobinson8665 4 жыл бұрын

The hummingbirds are amazing. Thanks for the info I learned a few things I didn't know about these beautiful birds. Thanks for the video.

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 4 жыл бұрын

Making it was my pleasure, Gary. In fact, I'll eventually do two more of these compilations about hummingbirds. They fascinate me too. And oh, we're going to Tucson in November, and I'll film some exotic hummers there.

@serendipitymoments4684 4 жыл бұрын

I'm delighted to watch your videos...it's like watching a feel-good movie. Watching hummers is my stress reliever. Thank you, Jo Altwood!

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 4 жыл бұрын

"Like watching a feel-good movie"? Love it! You're welcome.

@jimseifried8416 4 жыл бұрын

Love the passion and the hard work that is taken to put these videos together. Thanks Jo Alwood ;-)

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 4 жыл бұрын

I will say, Jimmi, that this hobby has turned into an obsession. That's a good thing, I guess--keeps me away from shopping malls. 😏

@pamelakern2849 4 жыл бұрын

Those beautiful hummers!! I love all the footage of the lovely flowers they are dining on .My hummingbirds spend so much time guarding!! I am always excited when they relax and eat for a bit . Tuff cookies 🌼🌷☺️💪

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Pamela. The flowers for the exotic species were all verbena, but the footage shot at our house showed a lot of Wendy's Wish Salvia and Jewel Weed. The hummers adore both species.

@renaturezalife1001 4 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful capture , wonderful collors !!! Great hug my friend! Renato / RS - Brasil

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the praise, Renato, and hugs back to you.

@elberthardy961 4 жыл бұрын

One of my Verbena's has grown into a large Humming Bird docking station and on more than one occasion, I have captured them with my phone cam. The design alone of this magnificent creature builds my faith in our great Creator God!

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 4 жыл бұрын

Those hummingbirds love Verbena all right. I've filmed several different species all over it in Costa Rica and Trinidad. (For example, the Ruby-topaz: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gs-TY8x61d6bZqs.html) Yes, their design is unique and uniquely beautiful, Elbert.

@jackwood8307 4 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video! Keep them coming Jo!👍❤️

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 4 жыл бұрын

Will do, Chuck, and thank you. Next one will be published a week from Tuesday.

@Heavonlea 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos Jo keep them coming, thanks

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and I will certainly keep them coming. The next short movie will publish a week from Tuesday and the next compilation publishes three weeks from today.

@amconscious733 Жыл бұрын

Hello. I love watching your videos. They are very educational. I love learning. I previously had experiences with hummingbirds. They are said to be very high vibrational animals. We are known to attract animals that are within our vibration and frequency. I attract many different animals. Most of the animals that I attract are my spiritual totems, too. One time, after my mom passed, I was just sitting on my porch and a hummingbird flew right up to my face and stared right at me. I don't believe in coincidences. The one day I happened to go outside after the event, it found me sitting on my porch. It caught me by surprise because this was my first close encounter. Then a few moments after that, it flew away. (Prior to that, I just witnessed them hanging around the house or yard.) I am highly spiritual and made the association that the hummingbird visited me due to my mother. It was a very exciting experience and I knew that my mom would always be with me and she has been. Anyways, thanks for the video.

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME Жыл бұрын

I was interested in how you reacted to the hummingbird, staring you in the face. Unlike you, I don’t have many spiritual bones in my body, so I can’t say how I would have reacted. But I know this much: like you, I’d have been mesmerized. And by the way, thank you for telling me how much you enjoy my videos. My next one up will be about dragonflies on July 26.

@quote_nature 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this compilation Jo! These beautiful and fascinating hummingbirds inspired your usual biting wit and poetic prose in this fascinating educational film and what a better way to spend time after a busy day enjoying the fruit of your hard work! We have the Ruby-throated here now and they're not as colorful as you mention but their behavior is. Warm regards, Cathy

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Cathy, for writing some poetic prose yourself in praise of the movie. I like how you put it--that the Ruby-throat behavior is more colorful than its plumage.

@bertanelson8062 4 жыл бұрын

Always love your vids! Thank you!

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Berta. You've told me that before ... and I enjoy hearing it every time.

@deannafrautschi7695 4 жыл бұрын

Great job Jo!

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Deanna. Glad you enjoyed it.

@woodsonjane 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you for sharing your high quality documentation! Guess they need to eat a lot high energy food to keep their unstopping moves of wings😊.

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 3 жыл бұрын

If we ate food in the same proportions they do, we'd weigh a thousand pounds in short order. 😏

@jimburkstrand1805 4 жыл бұрын

I met you in Madera Canyon yesterday. Just took a look at your site, and started with the hummers. Very enjoyable. Can't wait until you post what you shot in the canyon.

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking a look, Jim, and for commenting. As for the Arizona footage, it'll be more than a month probably before I post any of it, but I'm excited about all the beautiful birds and what interesting movies they'll make.

@jarmilakacirkova 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice, thanks. Unfortunately, we do not have these beautiful bird species in Europe. Come and see bird species in the Czech Republic. Jarmila

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure I'd enjoy the birds you have in the Czech Republic, Jaarmila, but I admit to feeling sorry for you because hummingbirds are so unlike any other type of bird and you don't have the fun of watching them. Maybe it's you who should visit the United States.

@jackwood8307 4 жыл бұрын

Jo do you think maybe the thick feathers help keep them cooler, sort of like a layer of insulation to help keep the sun off them?

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe so, Chuck, maybe so. After all, with a heart rate of 1200 beats a minute, they might need more cooling down than most birds.

@CalmingSoundZZZ 4 жыл бұрын

Or for insulation during torpor.

@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME 4 жыл бұрын

Good point, Ami!