Whooooo goes there? A Great Grey Owl! (via @edseljamesbatuigas)

Found in Central America and the eastern United States

Hear Their Song

The vibrant Ruby-throated Hummingbird is small, but mighty! This bird’s wings beat about 53 times per second in a figure-8 motion. These hummingbirds zip from one nectar source to the next, enjoying bright flowers like bee balm and honeysuckle, as well as backyard bird feeders filled with sugar water (one-quarter cup of sugar per cup of water). 

If you live in a hot climate and have a hummingbird feeder, beware: the liquid inside can get so hot it burns hummingbirds’ tongues when they reach inside for a taste, which could cause them to be unable to eat. Take your feeder down during peak sun hours. Hot weather can also cause the sugar water to ferment, turning into toxic alcohol—be sure to change the sugar water regularly.

Fun fact: Ruby-throated hummingbirds weigh less than a nickel.

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Birding bits you should know about this week

👀 Look
Hummingbirds in slow motion
National Geographic shows us how birds fly, eat, and more in fascinating slow motion.

🪶 Learn
A once-in-a-lifetime bird
The joy of seeing a truly rare bird, and what birds can tell us about climate change.

🧵 Geek out
Realistic bird brooches
You’ve got to see these incredibly detailed embroidered broaches in the Etsy shop Embirdery, including this Black-capped Tanager.

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