When we think of hummingbirds we tend to think of perpetual motion, speed and agility. It may come as a surprise to read that they actually spend quite a bit of time perched and at rest. I hung two perches designed for Hummingbirds near a couple of the feeders I have in the backyard and they use them regularly.
Hummingbirds are fiercely territorial so perching near food sources is common. They also conserve energy by doing this.
The birds use a variety of perches around my backyard. Any bare branch is attractive to them. They also perch on dead flower stems.
I have several sculpture objects around the yard that are Hummingbird related and it is especially amusing to me when they perch on those.
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My ruby-throats perch on small, bare limbs near the feeder. They will dive at anything that comes close to the feeder, even bigger birds.
Yes my hummingbirds do that as well. We don’ have Ruby-throats out west by the way.
Excellent series! Perching hummers is a favorite subject of mine too, one that I think goes underappreciated. Your Rufous appear to be identical to our Ruby in size and shape and equally appealing.
Thank Nick! I love to watch them sitting comfortably. Makes me think they trust me too.
Love these shots of these marvelous creatures.. great shots 🙂
Thank you! 🙂
Sweet! I love the little trapeze for the little winged acrobats!
Thanks! The tiny birds really like them. 🙂
Beautiful and amazing photographs. I love the hummingbirds in my yard, but I can never capture them like this. So nice
Thank you so much! Watching and photographing them is a passion. 🙂
Nice article!! I love the clicks
Ha, I never thought hummingbirds rested ~ great series!
I don’t believe I’ve ever seen a hummingbird at rest!
So happy I could show that to you! 🙂 Yes they spend a lot of time perching.
Great photographs!
Good to see the hummingbird on the swing. I just ordered one for next year, as ours just left for the season. Blessings Always.
Julia
I have two. They use them a lot! 😊
My husband and I were leary to get a swing for the hummingbirds, and I showed him your picture so we may order two. Blessings Always.
Julia