The hummingbirds are delirious with happiness. I can hear them outside the bedroom window, snapping and clicking while I'm drinking coffee right before dawn. It's my favorite quiet time of day.
Maybe they just sound happy? Hummingbirds are one of the most aggressive bird species, despite their small size. They will even attack eagles and crows. All their favorite flowers are blooming right now so there's plenty for everyone, but hummingbirds are not into sharing when it comes to the magnificent red Crocosima Lucifer.
The average hummingbird weighs 3 grams, less than a nickle. The hummingbird’s heart rate is more than 1,200 beats per minute. A hummingbird can consume anywhere from half to 8 times its weight in "sugar" daily. They also eat soft bugs for protein. They can see and hear better than humans. They are very smart, and can remember every flower they have been to and how long it will take to refill with nectar. A hummingbird's brain is 4.2% of its body weight, the largest proportion in the bird kingdom. A human brain is about 2% of total body weight.
We are enjoying a beautiful stretch of summer weather. The marine layer pushes in overnight, so the morning are cool and grey, but it burns off to a perfect 75 degrees by afternoon.
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