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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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King Rufous His gorget flashing brilliant orange, The rufous comes, just like a flame. He chases all the others off, As though it is a childrens game And while he is pursuing one, Another comes to take a drink. He has to hurry though, because, That rufous is quick as a wink! He sits above the feeder jar. Surveys the area to see, If any hummingbirds appear To challenge his sovereignty. A greedy little king, he is, But we forgive his miser ways. To see him fly is such a joy And adds much beauty to our days! Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (05-17-2003 12:44 AM).] |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is a very pretty poem. I am not acquainted with this bird. Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: Thanks. The rufous hummingbird, is brilliantly colored, with a an irridescent orange throat that flashes in the sunlight. He is very aggressive and possessive of the hummingbird feeder and tries to drive the others away. They are really beautiful. They are the first ones to come here in April and the last to leave in the fall. the rest of him is shades of bronze, gold, and brown. We have two feeders up now, there are so many of them here. Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (05-17-2003 03:27 PM).] |
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junemac Senior Member
since 2003-04-24
Posts 1005uk |
this is lovely and really gives character to the bird. I want to see one now lol. hugs from june x |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Hi June: Thanks for your remarks. I don't know where you live and that has a lot to do with seeing a rufous! I'm in North Idaho and on their flyway. They winter in Mexico and fly as far north as Alaska in the spring. Some of them nest around here so we have them until September. Betty Lou Hebert |
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junemac Senior Member
since 2003-04-24
Posts 1005uk |
hello betty lou, i live in england and i had never heard of this bird until i read your poem, so i guess i wont see one too soon. never mind your lovely words brought it to life and my imagination helped too. hugs from june x |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ Adorable !  I found your precious little hummer fluttering about the Internet Captured him to show our friends just how cute feathers can get~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
june: Thanks for coming back to my reply. I hate to tell you this, but you do not have hummingbirds in England. They are a North American bird, both North and South. Some of the most beautiful ones live in South America, but the rufous is really gorgeous too. I'm sure you have many wonderful things that we don't! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: Thanks much for posting the picture. When the sun shines on them, their throat is a flaming orange and sure catches the eye. They are really a feisty little bird! Also noisy. They make a raspy sound at times when they are agitated, that's far bigger than they are! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Dear Betty, this is so fun! I can picture the adorable thingy masquerading about, with help from Marge's lovely contribution! love it! Love Michelle If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues™ |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Michelle: The hummingbirds are a joy to have around, at least for us! I know you don't have them where you are, but you have so many other beautiful things! Betty Lou Hebert |
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