Hummingbird Migration 2012

It has been 2 years now since I saw it,

but I still remember sitting on the steps at the front door

and watching a hummingbird swinging back and forth rapidly.

Flying up quickly and then diving back down

in an arch.

At the time, I didn't know what exactly was happening,

but after a little research I found out that during the mating season this nose-dive along with a sharp squeak or trill is to impress females. It was the hummingbird mating dance.

I just read that the hummingbirds are making an

early arrival for 2012. I am so excited.

We haven't seen any yet, but today,

we laid in the yard watching a pair

of robins feeding their babies.

It was so sweet to see the babies' heads peek above the nest.

Wishing you homeschool blessings,

Bethany