Thursday, October 1, 2020

October 1, 2020

I am a female Ruby-throated Hummingbird, 
My legs are short and my wings beat fast
But not fast enough to avoid predators - 
Including Loggerhead Shrikes and cats. 

Location: Hiawassee, GA

Sources: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Archilochus_colubris

Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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