Pet Hummingbird

[Marina Scarr]

This video just blew me away. Hope it puts a big smile on your face too!!

http://www.wimp.com/babyhummingbird/

[Danny J Brown]

Very sweet video Marina. I hope the little birdie eventually makes it back among the wild hummers. Thanks.

DB

[Melissa Groo]

I remember seeing that, a friend sent it to me some time ago. So wonderful! The boy almost as much as the hummer! So sweet.

[Brendan Dozier]

That is really sweet, Marina, and how fortunate to have someone to fill in as mama daddy. The flying lessons just floor me. What a great job he did, must have been hard not to get too attached. TFS


Here's another story that pulls at the heart strings from a while ago:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOLqVshIM4w

[Marina Scarr]

That is really sweet, Marina, and how fortunate to have someone to fill in as mama daddy. The flying lessons just floor me. What a great job he did, must have been hard not to get too attached. TFS


Here's another story that pulls at the heart strings from a while ago:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOLqVshIM4w

Thanks for sharing, Brandan. That was just an incredible story & video!!!

[Steven Grogger]

Following the link to the youtube page I found this additional information.

This is a baby hummingbird I rescued after it was attacked.
The song is "Better Together" by Jack Johnson.
UPDATE!!! when she thought she was ready to leave (and she was) she flew off to her favorite patch of the back yard, and her instincts instantly kicked in, and now she's just like all the other hummingbirds. for those that are concerned that she has imprinted on humans and wouldn't survive in the wild, don't worry, she is thriving. she has even successfully migrated and returned back to my yard. and for those who think i didn't know what i was doing, i did NOT feed her plain sugar water. i went outside 3 times a day and caught flies from my compost bin in big bags, crushed them, and mixed them in as well. I also helped her learn to catch flies while flying (not in the video because you obviously wouldn't be able to see the flies). in the end, i don't think it could have worked out any better ...

[Marina Scarr]

Thanks for the happy ending. What a great story and this guy must have been so blessed to have this opportunity to have this kind of encounter with nature.