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By Hummers of 2 Sorts

We are all familiar with a ruby-throated hummingbird … as it dashes madly about and the whir of its wings is quite distinct. There is another hummer at Jordan Lake and that is the hummingbird moth. You have to get pretty close to the moth to realize it is an insect and not a bird! I managed to catch both of these critters in the past couple of weeks and so wanted to share them with you. Enjoy their beauty and their zipping sipping flight! Moncure, NC, July 2025

ruby-throated hummingbird & hummingbird moth

By Webinar Tomorrow! Songbirds & Hummingbirds

Come follow me says the ruby-throated hummingbird! Together with Doc Ellen we will explore the songbirds and my kin hummingbirds at Jordan Lake! There is still time to register and join the fun!

Please register for Songbird Delights & Hummingbirds of Jordan Lake on Jun 22, 2021 7:00 PM EDT at:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/32764762612507150

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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By Give Nature as a Gift!

A hummingbird? Perhaps a songbird, duck or bald eagle? Natural focal points for your desk or your living room wall? Please wander through https://docellentinsley.smugmug.com where you could get all your holiday shopping done. Maybe you would like to share some fine art with family and friends for the Holidays. In my gallery you can order a large variety of birds and landscapes as prints, framed wall art or desk art, or greeting cards! Thanks for your support and friendship, peace and grace, Doc Ellen

By Neat Hummingbird Fact!

Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River.  Hold On!!! Neat fact coming up!!! Guess what: Hummingbirds do NOT suck up nectar.  Nope.  They lap/lick up the nectar. I have simplified the process explanation:  The hummingbird flicks his long tongue out and into the nectar.  The tongue flattens and grooves down its length become immersed in the fluid.  The tongue then rolls it sides up and the rolling action puts pressure on the nectar and down it goes into the bird’s tummy.  In effect, the tongue is an elastic pump.  Ok.  So, I have given you 2 photos from this morning at the lake so you can see the very long thin tongue on this ruby-throated hummingbird.  The black and white photo helps delineate the tongue.  Link to take you to a wonderful page with great explanations https://www.livescience.com/51904-hummingbird-tongue-pump.html

By Sharing Doesn’t Last, Long!

Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River, September 2, 2020.  With ruby-throated hummingbirds, the butterfly bush can suddenly become too small for two hummers at the same time.  The pair started off being too intent on getting to the nectar to bother their hovering neighbor.  Then, well, hide-and-seek and the chase was on!