Look. Up in the Sky ...
by Joe Schofield
Title
Look. Up in the Sky ...
Artist
Joe Schofield
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
It's a bird, a plane ... it's...
They arrive in packs of 3 to 5 shortly after sunrise. They sample the new blooms on the now fading red yucca plants of summer. This guy takes a break and surveys the sky, keeping a keen eye on the moves of his comrades...
* Hummingbirds have tongues that are grooved like the shape of a "W".
* Hummingbirds have tiny hairs on the tips of their tongues to help them lap up nectar… similar to a cat.
* A hummingbird's bill is longer in proportion to its body, as compared to other birds.
* Hummingbirds have no sense of smell, but can hear better than humans.
* Hummingbirds are attracted to all bright colors, although red is most prominently associated with these tiny birds.
* Hummingbirds see in ultraviolet light and they can see further than a human.
* Hummingbirds have a great memory – they remember every flower & feeder they've been to, and how long it will take a flower to refill.
* The hummingbird brain is 4.2% of its body weight – this is the largest, in proportion, of the wild bird group, and significantly smarter than _____.
* Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly like a helicopter… up, down, sideways, front, and back!
* Hummingbirds are the second largest family of birds with over 300 species.
* Hummingbirds have weak feet – they mainly use them just for perching.
* When food is scarce and they are fatigued, hummingbirds go into a hibernation-like state (also known as torpor) to conserve energy.
* A hummingbird's heart beats up to 1,260 times per minute.
* Hummingbirds do not mate for life.
* A baby hummingbird is roughly the size of a penny and is unable to fly.
* The average life span of a hummingbird is 5 years, but they have been known to live for more than 10 years.
* Hummingbirds fly at an average of 25-30 miles per hour, and are able to dive up to 50 miles per hour.
* Some hummingbirds will travel over 2,000 miles twice a year during their migration.
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July 29th, 2021
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Steve Henderson
Looking up, intensely. There's a feeling of hope and determination to this image, inspiring me to look up as well.
Paul Boizot
Nicely done, Joe. Lucy in the Sky...or was it Judy (With Glasses)? (Not sure if the latter was just a UK thing..)
Jordan Hill
Congratulations your photograph has been featured in the FAA Group ‘The Outdoor Photographer' You are invited to post your featured images in the Group's 'Thanks for the Feature / photo archive.
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