Hummingbirds.net

There is no more amazing flying creature than the tiny hummingbird.

The diminutive nectar eaters are found all over the world in temperate to to tropical climates.

They beat their wings so fast that they appear to be a blur. When one flies by you, you instinctively duck to avoid it,. like it was a large insect.

Their colors range from the subtle shades of brown to brilliant hues that rival gemstones.

And they happily, willingly accept your food that you offer them, as long as it's the right kind.

Today's FamilyFirst pick is called hummingbirds.net. It's full of fascinating facts and photos of hummers.

For instance, do you know why they love nectar (or the sugar water that you mix up for them)? They use the sweet liquid as fuel to help them catch small insects! Indeed, hummingbirds are flycatching little machines.

Also, you get the goods on how to attrac6t hummingbirds to your own back yard.

Hummers are flying little jewels. Take advantage of today's FamilyFirst pick to learn how to attract them to your own yard!

http://www.hummingbirds.net/

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