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07-21-2012, 12:03 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Texas
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This was a hummingbird who waited for me to replace a feeder it was watching, then zoomed in as soon as I replaced it and was far enough away!
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07-21-2012, 12:41 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
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Isn't it cool that they begin to assume that you are not a threat...my frogs in the pond seem to be getting used to me too. Then again, both the frogs and the hummingbirds have pretty quick ways to retreat if the need should arise. That must be reasuring to them. Unfortunately, I couldn't open the photo beyond seeing the thumbnail. It looks great from what I can see in miniature. (Not sure if I just have to reboot my computer or something else is at play.)
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07-21-2012, 02:17 PM
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Salamander
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Twin Cities, MN
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I like hummies but I've pretty much accpect the fact we just don't get them here. We get tons of other things though. Bumblebees, monarchs, wasps,butterflies, flies of various types. Beetles,ect
Guys I have a good 17-15 monarch cats if anyone in MN is intrested in rearing them when I go out on vacation, late Aug, I'll PM you the details if you are up to it. |
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07-21-2012, 04:34 PM
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WG Prize & Gift Coordinator
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Michigan
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In time, your frogs may become so accustomed to you that they will actually let you pet them without hopping away.
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07-21-2012, 10:56 PM
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WG Hospitality & UAOKA recipient
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
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Interesting...today I was pretty close to one and was tempted to reach out and pet him! At the same time I felt it was much too soon...and I can't imagine that it would want to be petted.  Are you speaking from experience?
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07-22-2012, 01:15 PM
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WG Facilitator
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Cajun Country, Louisiana, USA
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07-22-2012, 07:06 PM
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Salamander
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Texas
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I know! They're so cool!
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08-12-2012, 09:53 AM
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WG Prize & Gift Coordinator
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Michigan
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That works fine and dandy until the neighborhood kids take notice of them and start banging at them with the nets and their hands in attempts to capture them. 
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08-12-2012, 11:18 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Minnesota
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08-12-2012, 11:20 AM
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WG Prize & Gift Coordinator
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Michigan
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Could you feel the wind of it's tiny ~wings~?
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