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Dear Mom

Happy Birthday, Sis!

I am from a very close knit family.  In our family birthdays are to be celebrated.  Just so you know, I have three sisters and two brothers, all of whom are older than me. Today marks my oldest sister, Katia’s 53rd birthday. Can you believe it mom; your oldest child is 53 years old? I don’t know about you but I find it impossible to believe, but then again the reason for my great disbelief could also be due to the fact that this milestone forces me to admit that I myself am already 43 years old. It simply doesn’t seem possible that any of us have reached these ages already. Where did all the years go?
 
I’m not sure how Katia will be spending her special day. The last time I spoke with her, a few days ago, she had not made any special plans. That may be because her job requires her to fly quite a bit and therefore often be gone for several days at a time. I’m not certain if she is at home today or away on a business trip. Regardless, I hope your special day is everything you want and much more. After all, everyone deserves a birthday to remember. 
 
Katia really likes to celebrate her birthday. She has a tradition of celebrating her “birthday week” because she says one day is not long enough for all the celebrating that needs to take place. Well, enjoy all the celebrations and make lots of memories for yourself. 
 
Just know that I am thinking of you to day. I’m very blessed and proud to be your sister. Know that I love you very much and truly do appreciate all that you do for me.   I’m sure that all of the family is thinking of you as well, and I know that mom would wish you a happy birthday if she were here with us today. After all, mom always said that we were all still her “babies,” no matter how old any of us became.
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Hummingbird Feeders

A Fatal Sting

Did you know that a single sting from a bee or wasp can be fatal to a hummingbird? Well, it can be and the reason for this is because the hummingbird is so tiny and as a result the hummingbird has very little body mass to help it absorb the venom that is injucted into the hummingbird’s body as a result of the sting. 
 
This should serve as another reason why you need to keep the bees and wasp away from your hummingbird feeders. If you want more information on how to solve this problem, please refer to the following link below.
 
http://hummingbirdsformom.com/hummingbird_feeders/solving-the-problem-of-bees-and-wasps/trackback/

Weather Related Dangers Faced by the Hummingbird

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  • A heavy freeze can kill a hummingbird. Hummingbirds are among the smallest of all warm-blooded animals, and they also lack the insulating downy feathers that are typical for many other bird species. Due to their small body size and lack of insulation, hummingbirds rapidly lose body heat to their surroundings.
  • Extreme heat or drought can also result in the hummingbird dying as a result of dehydration.
  • If a heavy rain occurs while the hummingbird is flying over the Gulf of Mexico, the resulting heavy rain has  been known push the hummingbird into the water causing the bird to drown.
  • Heavy winds have been known to blow the hummingbird into obstacles such as thistles and thorns thus causing the bird great damage.
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Hummingbird Videos

Hummingbird Rescue

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This video is about a hummingbird that was trapped in someone’s screened porch and how they rescued it and nursed it back to health. This video is put to the music of Mark Harrison "Wings" and depicts their experience of rescuing the hummingbird.   
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Hummingbirds

Protection for the Hummingbird

Have you ever wondered what legislation is in existence to protect the hummingbird? I did and I discovered some very interesting information that I will now share with you. I hope you will find it as interesting as I myself did.
 
The Endangered Species Act requires the United States federal government to identify species threatened with extinction, identify habitat they need to survive, and help protect both.  In doing so, the Act works to ensure the basic health of our natural ecosystems and protect the legacy of conservation we leave to our children and grandchildren.
 
It may interest you to know that there is only one hummingbird listed under the Endangered Species Act. Do you know which species? I’d be amazed if you know the answer because it is a species of hummingbird that I myself had never before heard of until doing research for this post. The only hummingbird listed under the Endangered Species Act is the hook-billed hermit hummingbird.
 
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act implements various treaties and conventions between the U.S. and Canada, Japan, Mexico and the former Soviet Union for the protection of migratory birds. Under the Act, taking, killing or possessing migratory birds is unlawful.
 
I hope you have found the information in this post to be interesting. It is not my intention to imply that the information found here is a complete listing of all existing legislation intended to protect the hummingbird. It is just what I discovered in the course of doing research for this post. The information for this post was provided by the Defenders of Wildlife. If you are interested in additional information you may contact them at the following: 

 http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/hummingbirds.php