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I Touched A Hummingbird Today! (1 Viewer)

Wow! What an experienced.

This morning I went on the deck to replace the sugar water in the hummingbird feeder and as I was returning with it still in my hand, a hummingbird came up & start feeding.

I've never been so close to these beautiful creatures before! I stood still and it fluttered in a blur just inches away, as curious as I was.

It popped up & down and kept feeding.

Slowly I brought my outstretched finger closer & closer. It didn't flinch.

Closer & closer and then I touched it as it kept feeding. I could feel every vibration as it drank.

And then it was over...
 
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