National Hummingbird Day

 Today, September 7th is the first Saturday of the month and is a day that bird lovers and others observe as The National Day of Hummingbirds. Hummingbirds are loved by those that admire them and are born with the chic and males both caring for them from time of birth. The chic will do her job as the mother, but the male is the defender of the nest and there are many things that the nest must be defended for. The hummingbird is small in nature and is threatened by pesticides, bad weather, big insects and other predators as well as any habitat changes. 

The hummingbird is a brave creature choosing to fly alone often. Not only are they the only bird that can fly backwards it is one of the fastest moving birds as well. A hummingbird wings have been to be known to move as fast as 200 times a second. Most species of hummingbirds are from North and South America. It may seem odd to have this holiday at this time of year rather than spring or summer, but the hummingbird is the busiest during the months of August and September. Thus, it only seems right to bring awareness to this fast small proud bird at this time of year. 

Hummingbirds have one large flaw and that is that they cannot smell. Thus, they are attracted to bright colors, and they often like to be in an area where vines and so forth are present. Bright colors as well as nectar producing plants, red and white tubular flowers and brightly colored hummingbird feeder 

For all of you nature lovers there are a few other bird days that will be coming up. First, will be National Bird day in January and then a day to remember to feed the birds in February.