Hand Feeding a Hummingbird / 5 Stills

[VaMtnDude]

Great shots, Karen! I've tried to get them to eat out of a small red plastic lid in my hand, but they would never come to anything except a feeder. Maybe I should leave some little red lids filled with nectar lying around so they could get used to it... I'm sure I'd have plenty of ANTS then too!

[granadajohn]

Very cute, I've got to try it.

[boombella]

Sweet!!

[dovedoc]

no capitals except-- My Doves --

[dovedoc]

V.G Video other pics good 2.I enjoy hand feeding birds you don't have to remain motionless,just make all moves slow & smoth no sudden moves.

[KarenCalypte]

Thanks Dove...I started moving very slowly and they don't seem to mind...of course I am the one with the food....LOL

[dovedoc]

Hello Karen,Sorry I have no pictures of hummers now but I do have photos of mourning doves in my living room who had came thru open patio door to feed from my hand.

[KarenCalypte]

Hi....Do you have pictures of your Doves. Would love to see them.... ~~ Karen

[dovedoc]

Hello;have been trying to send pictures.Let me know when you recieve any.

[KarenCalypte]

So far none in email and don't see anything here on You Tube... ~~ Karen

[KarenCalypte]

Hi ... How do I get you my email without publishing it here for all to see... ~~ Karen

[boombella]

Congrats Karen! I knew it was only a matter of time before you tried this. Isn't it a real adrenaline rush? We have Allen's visiting now but have not seen a rufous. Seems like the migration is down this year.

all the best, Karen

[KarenCalypte]

Your little Allen's is sure a beauty. Enjoyed watching your hand feeding clip....Great job... ~~ Karen

[boombella]

There's another tuber that is posting vids like this. Check out user russlouky and user handfeeder

[KarenCalypte]

Yep, have seen Russlouky's videos. I joined a hummingbird club and he is a member. He takes really good stills too... If you are interested, email me and will send you club name to join. ~~ Karen

[AnnieFannieFeeder]

Karen that is too cool! I know you must have loved it so. It was a gift of nature. Thank you for linking to my Hummer video. I know it's a trill to see that wonderful little bird.

Your friend in nature,

Patty Peeples & Annie Fannie feeder

[fenasbus]

Nice job! I can relate to the feeling one gets hand feeding these little guys. My experience was with a bump billed bird, she could not easily drink from the feeder as her bill was just an odd shape. She was a neat friend, she's gone a way for now, but.. I am sure she'll return.

[DMADave]

Nice sequence. I once had the same experience as EdwardKT. I've never tried hand feeding them yet. I do know than any sudden movements or noises will send them scurrying away in an instant.

[KarenCalypte]

Thank you for the compliment. Yes you do have to be totally still...It was kind of hard to do in that sequence because the bees were buzzing all around my arm. What works for me is you have to have an established feeding area. Remove the feeders except for the one you hold. Let me know if you try this. Would be interested... ~~ Karen

[EdwardKT]

That's cool! One time when I was carrying a feeder a hummingbird came and started drinking from it. I wish I had a camera at that time.