PBS Hummingbirds

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  1. cuatro-gatos

    cuatro-gatos In Flower

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    A friend of mine sent me this link about the behind the scenes making of a PBS film about hummingbirds.
    It is over 9 min. long, and stopped many times while I was watching it, but it was worth it.
    Hope it works.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjnc1kHMDDo
     
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  3. Jewell

    Jewell Incorrigible Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Great video...I really enjoyed it :-D
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I'm so glad your friend sent you the link as the film was amazing. It's hard to credit that something as small and delicate looking as a hummingbird can be so tough and live in such extreme conditions. I found out something new too from watching too - that hummingbirds are insectiverous as well as being nectar eaters.
    A magical piece of filmaking and worth every second of the thougsands of hours it took to make.

    The only disappointment was that the film wasn't longer as I found myself really engrossed in it.

    Thank you for sharing it with us all. :-D
     
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    gfreiherr Young Pine

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    Amazing photography and information...thanks for sharing. :stew2:
     



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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Lovely video! It reminding me of how much I love watching these little guys in my garden. Maybe THIS will be the year I finally capture them on film :)
     
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    cuatro-gatos In Flower

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    So glad the link worked and that you enjoyed it.
    I love those little guys.
     
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    blackrose In Flower

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    Amazing! I enjoyed watching the film! Never did I know that Hummingbirds eat insects too!
     

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