the birds and the bees

Our feeder by the restaurant is popular with the hummingbirds and the bees!

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

Photos: Mariajosse Martinez, Majo Photography

baby hummies

The hummingbirds in the nest at The Black Iguana beach bar have hatched! Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

good omen

A hummingbird recently decided to build her nest in a decorative branch located under the Black Iguana's giant palapa roof. Mom, a hummingbird aficionado, says it's a good omen.

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

hummingbirds in flight

So tiny yet so perfect these little creatures. Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

Photos: Connie McNab

hummers galore

These beautiful little birds are attracted by my mother's generous, consistent, unconditional love.

quite a beauty

An emerald-chested hummingbird takes a break from its busy, high-speed day on a sea almond leaf. Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Honduras.

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Lunchtime at the hummingbird feeder. That IS condensation visible on the jug. For this particular feeder, Mom makes a half gallon of cane sugar nectar in the mornings, stores it in the fridge, and refills the feeder once or twice a day. The birds seem to love the liquid when it's nice and cool after a refill. These hummingbirds have become very accustomed to and unafraid of humans. Even if a person is standing a couple of feet away they will still turn their backs to you and feed. Fearless. They know who their "sugar humans" are!  Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Honduras.

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Hovering hummingbird. Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Honduras.

Photo: Williams Perera of worldphotographystudio.com

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Note the tiny iridescent feathers of this beautiful hummingbird. The hummingbirds at Paya are so accustomed to humans, it's like they've been domesticated. They'll keep a prudent distance given their small size, but - otherwise - they have virtually no fear of people.

 A particularly busy "Happy Hour" at the feeders.

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A plethora of happy little creatures!

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The hummingbirds loving the feeder.

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Literally, several dozen of these little 'helicopters' visit our feeders everyday. They're especially plentiful in the early mornings and right before dusk. They've become quite accustomed to humans and are usually oblivious by one's presence.

hummingbirds

Dozens of these tiny, beautiful birds visit our feeders everyday. They are fascinating to watch.