Hummingbird at feeder
2018-10-08 - Indianapolis, IN - Photo by Kristine Gasperic
Wikipedia says, the ruby-throated hummingbird is a species of hummingbird that generally spends the winter in Central America, Mexico, and Florida and migrates to Eastern North America for the summer to breed.
I've also heard that these tiny birds often fly non-stop across the Gulf of Mexico to get back to their winter homes.
Scientific name: Archilochus colubris, Average life span: 5-9 years, Size: 3 - 4 inches, Weight: .07 - .21 oz
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2018-10-08 - LWC Stadium - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
A young Lindsey Wilson College supporter, Miss Lariat Baker, was in the guest areas of the Blue Raider Stadium as the Homecoming football game got underway. She is the granddaughter of John Howery of Columbia who received the Honorary Alumnus Award at the Alumni Awards and Athletic Hall of Fame Celebration Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Comments | Permalink Ruby-throated hummingbird
2018-10-08 - Indianapolis, IN - Photo by Kristine Gasperic
Ruby-throated hummingbirds are bright emerald or golden-green on the back and crown, with gray-white underparts. Males have a brilliant iridescent red throat. These speedy little birds can beat their wings 53 times a second. They hover often and also fly upside down and backwards. Due to their extremely short legs, they cannot walk or hop.
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