when they are feeding.
At first, I thought that it was mimicking the feeding habits of a hummingbird, eating the nectar from the red flowers of the impatiens.
I was mistaken. This guy was actually eating the colorful flowers.
After tearing away a small piece of the pedal he would proceed to munch away until the pedal had been totally consumed.
I observed this for several minutes, intrigued by his choice of food. This was the first time I had seen this behavior.
I was sure he was consuming the pedal that was in its beak
because it would disappear from sight
without a morsel ever hitting the ground.
After the Downy downed each piece he had torn from the flower of the impatiens he would head right back for another snack.
No matter how often I see this wonderful winged creature I'm captivated by its acrobatic display, many times hanging upside down while contemplating its next move.
The #featheredfriends community run by @nelinoeva, @melinda010100, and @barbara-orenya has turned me into a #birdwatcher of the first degree. Thanks, ladies for making my life a little richer.
I was sure he was consuming the pedal that was in its beak
because it would disappear from sight
without a morsel ever hitting the ground.
After the Downy downed each piece he had torn from the flower of the impatiens he would head right back for another snack.
No matter how often I see this wonderful winged creature I'm captivated by its acrobatic display, many times hanging upside down while contemplating its next move.
The #featheredfriends community run by @nelinoeva, @melinda010100, and @barbara-orenya has turned me into a #birdwatcher of the first degree. Thanks, ladies for making my life a little richer.