moonwspr's Journal, 18 April 2023

I saw you mention Hummingbirds. I was so pleased today to see a little Mama rebuilt last year's nest (actually 4 years now) in the climbing rose bush next to my front porch. Being a little higher I need to use a stepstool to check on them, then talk to them daily as they grow. They get so used to me that they later fly around my head in the backyard. But the first year we had one in a lower rose bush that we only had to peer down on, I was sorry that I shared my joy with neighbors and the mailman. Unfortunately, they stomped up repeatedly taking pictures, etc. I hate not to share this delight with others but it just isn't fair to them to be creating a commotion. It's enough for Mama to get used to me. The babies are never afraid of me. I talk and sing to them. I've read they can recognize up to about 6 people. We have quite a few in both the front and back yard, but I'm especially thrilled I get to see in the nest. I live in the northern part of Los Angeles. 

That sounds wonderful!! We never see the nests, but keep multiple feeders on our porch. They are just now returning from winter grounds. Only the males so far. It's a shame that others can't be as respectful, but can also understand their enthusiasm.