The Hummingbird Whisperer

Near the UCLA Court of Sciences, there is a wing-flapping, darting, squeaking colony of 200-plus birds that make their home around the campus office of the “hummingbird whisperer,” as Melanie Barboni is sometimes called. For the full story ucla.in/2hqzz4R

[@kaede8537]

Hummings do look like jewels of nature 😊

[@homesickclifford1966]

lisainukacat You know, so many positive souls as you say exactly that " jewels" I'm going out on a limb( no pun intended) but to the Big Bang theorist's say from an inexplicable explosion all instantaneously from a particle??? It being an explosion and if you have been around one form or another, explosions cause CHAOS not beauty and certainly not ORDER as our solar SYSTEM. OK before I begin to rave heh heh the hummingbirds, came given over bazillion aeons ( made up #) and what we have is this evolution THEORY. Also we humans are moved with love appreciation & awe at such a creature, where and why do those non palpable abstract qualities called feelings originate? Unbeknownst to us our feelings were being molded from the chaotic explosion or BIG Bang, and we're stupid enough relying on faith in believing in a higher intelligence? It takes more faith to accept Big Bang theory tho not a fact. Well I Apologize for the soap box sermon. This planet is full of wonders and order. I hope didn't spoil your moment , yes jewels they are indeed &'they fly up down backwards sideways upsidedown At incredible speed they're pollinaters migrators of over1,000 of miles . Ciao for Now🙌

[@onurkara5499]

exactly..

[@ok-kv3ml]

homesick clifford ...

[@ok-kv3ml]

homesick clifford “I hope I didn’t spoil the moment” bruh u must be fun at parties.

[@lemonlime2527]

Not fire flies? I love fire flies.

[@feeberizer]

There is nothing quite as humbling as being chewed out by several impatient hummers when the feeder is empty...

[@majordudette]

Feeber Izer They follow and look at me through the windows and demand more. Yes I’m their bitch.

[@kateps1874]

Oh yes considering how pointy, fearless, and fast they are they make it clear that if you don't hurry up they can hurt you! At least that's what they seem to be saying LOL! Somewhere on YT there's a vid entitled attack of the killer hummingbird, it's pretty funny and I think it came out right after pot got legalized in some places! 😆😲😎😏🌮

[@ThePita16]

Lol

[@timdelta6928]

I think mother nature was trying to create one tiny perfect jewel, and she got it perfectly right. What a heartwarming comment.

[@ReadRomans10]

1 Colossians note verse 16. 3 We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, 4 Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints, 5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; 6 Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth: 7 As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ; 8 Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit. 9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; 12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: 15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: **16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:** 17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. 19 For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; 20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. 21 And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled 22 In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight: 23 If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister; 24 Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church: 25 Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God; 26 Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: 27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: 28 Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: 29 Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.

[@janer8406]

God Almighty is the Creator...no doubt about it..

[@DS-wh6is]

Replace Mother Nature with The Almighty and then it’s a perfect sentence 👌

[@NoMore-gc3gi]

God did

[@Lotusblume.8]

I prefer HER comment. How about having some tolerance for other people’s views???

[@ladyrainicorn6010]

her passion for hummingbirds is so heart-warming :)

[@homesickclifford1966]

Lady Rainicorn And inspiring thnx🌼🌼They make us happy! Think of that! I recently purchased hummingbird feeder with doubts they would come they seem so rare a sight. Well put a feeder up THEY'LL COME. Its pure delight, I never tire of their presence. I created a beautiful feeder by arranging chandelier like hanging crystals ( buy at Walmart craft section, variety colors hanging below feeder arranged on 5" diameter brass ring, I know these flying jewels seem attracted to sparkling things. Then at a dollar store I found a tray with three sections, probably for snacks, a pink translucent color, and attached to rail on patio porch put wild bird seed in two sections & clear water in middle all are placed centered with hummingbird feeder hanging in middle. I have a large sliding door leading to small apartment patio. In morning I get my cup of coffee open blinds and the show Begin's .At first I thought the sparrows or finches would not coexist so closely with hummingbirds but they ignore each other the hummingbird is more territorial with its own kind. It a marvel of God's creation🙌

[@JustNatax3]

This french lady is living the life.

[@stevegarcia9098]

you're a total babe, nati. good for you. take care and be blessed.

[@cuddles6938]

Ja Naturlisch ;)

[@homesickclifford1966]

Nati Whatever I agree, any lifestyle involving researching studying our co-residents on this planet has to be so rewarding. Sometime I reflect that our loving Good put them here for a purpose involving humans each in a unique way. Look at cats dogs ,& many others when treated with affection they respond, and even do crazy antics like they are in a way little toys we care for and delight in. And there are times they demonstrate intelligence that astounds us. You don't involve yourself with animal life in my humble opinion, you are missing out on an enormous part of life🐦🐈🐩🐮🐂🐷🐏🐹 Ciao for Now.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

She is, I know this so well, I now have 100's each day here too and raising babies ON MY WINDOW on the feeders.

[@tbucknor]

Ummm...Melanie Barboni...I think she is Italian. Her accent sounds Italian.

[@sunny1968]

What a beautiful person she is.

[@lynnenicholls3312]

Look at this woman , that’s what I call beauty. And to care for such an amazing creature is really special. I love people like her. And aren’t those gorgeous birds so lucky. I would love to see all her pictures or videos on the hummingbird. What colour and so sleek. Thank you that was a very happy moment to see.

[@BirdBath1]

Lynne Nicholls, look at bird bath

[@flywithmike3229]

"Having a crappy day? Who cares?! Hummingbird! Having a good day? Make it even better! Hummingbird!" I need to adopt this philosophy.

[@BirdBath1]

Fly with Mike, look at bird bath

[@juliejay5436]

Oh man, the hummingbird names are so CUTE!

[@Luboman411]

The Aztecs of Mexico considered hummingbirds to be the most perfect creatures on Earth. In fact, they had such high regard for the little critters that they were the most sacred animals in their pantheon--above jaguars and alligators and sharks. And they were held sacred because the Aztecs thought all hummingbirds were the spirits of dead warriors coming back to Earth. Their most important and fearsome god, Huitzilopochtli, literally translates as "southern hummingbird."

[@irilaslogo7068]

Luboman411 the Creator of hummingbird must be Most Mercifull and Most greatest.. I wonder why people admiring the creation but forgot about the creator who is not only create that lovely bird but also create us and this universe!

[@juliejay5436]

Luboman411 very interesting.

[@nsr5961]

Will Pack Let me correct you there before you jump the gun again. No, the creator didn’t create trump. The creator created a perfect couple who became imperfect by will and created us passing along the burden. Trump like all of us was created by imperfect humans starting with our first parents or rebellious first couple. Not God. So take POS back, whatever that means.

[@sandyl1899]

Excuse me!! Hello??? The post was on HUMMINGBIRDS! Hummingbirds are pretty politics AIN'T. PLEASE take it to that forum. GOOD GRIEF PEOPLE.

[@janeskerritt6477]

Beautiful and so amazing to see them up close. Thank you for feeding them.

[@homesickclifford1966]

Jane Skerritt You should do the same, its really inexpensive most feeders are at Walmart, but buy the glass container, the plastic is real cheap but for $6 more dollars you got easy to clean feeder. Google facts on hummingbirds and home made sugar water, don't buy red colored sugar mix they sell at Walmart it may not be good for delicate birds, Its really easy and so rewarding .Ciao

[@eliah4646]

Heavenly birds,,,

[@bellarosa009]

I just added a hummingbird feeder and have had a few of them stop by. They are amazing!

[@thestrugglingactorsdiet7256]

She’s adorable.

[@phoenixvice]

Hummingbird feathers are ASMR for your eyes

[@davidmeyer7199]

I can never get 2 to feed. Together at once all they fight what. Is the reason they are seen. Feeding with each other and yet all i ever get is humming bird gang fight been trying. To have them get along😳keep up great job

[@tawnybudgieisbored3709]

PhoenixFlame 127 😂😂😂

[@chaconel29]

David Meyer do you feeders up every year. try bigger feeders and spread them apart from each other. they will eventually share and take turns. the roufous hummingbirds always chases the others away though

[@homesickclifford1966]

PhoenixFlame 127 OK I bite what the heck is ASMR?😱.

[@homesickclifford1966]

David Meyer I get the same I went to Google ( don't we all?) to get some insight. They are not the most social critter now n then I get two feeding 180° apart. Hummingbirds migrate ALONE says one source and that's across Gulf of Mexico! They it appears to me to " bully " each other. Also I can't read those damn migration maps really you got to be preinformed to be Abel to, but my point is the hummingbirds in my area are here year round it appears. I was afraid my feeder impeded their migratory habits but source says they go when temp or instinct tells them, also the little gluttons keep feeding on proper flowers and pollination is unaffected so put up all the feeders you want, What a unique creature. They have brought me a lot of happiness I never tire of seeing them.Ciao🌼🌸🌹🌺🐤

[@iamlight1]

One tiny little perfect jewel; that's what hummingbirds are. They make me happy too ♥

[@konsejitos]

Sometimes they approach me in my backyard and fly inches from my face, I stop breathing and don't even move in awe.

[@jellyacc]

theyre very curious little creatures. so cute

[@kateps1874]

There's a guy on YT who made a very bright red flower design on a baseball cap -type welders mask thing with a tiny feeder inside and his micro cam hidden in the forehead area of it, got some of the most excellent video and a good for the soul experience out of it

[@kicik5038]

She takes amazing pictures of hummingbird. I didn't know hummingbird could look so magnificent

[@kateps1874]

Kicik5038 you should see some of the X-ray super slow-mo vids of them and if you want your mind blown, google videos of the hummingbird tongue - it's a zippered, forked, hollow tongue just recently discovered since X-ray super slow-mo is relatively new technology

[@whitefaze13]

With a heartbeat of 1200 beats per minute, they absolutely are beautiful freaks of nature

[@danidarkoxo]

Hummingbirds are just the cutest little feathered fairies I've ever seen ❤️

[@lunahahnemann7885]

Ana just came here for the memes #featheredfairies SO TRUE!🌿🌳💃💚🌺🍄

[@budmeister]

They are birds, not a fake made up being.

[@danidarkoxo]

budmeister no shit Sherlock.

[@animationsandvnsbasil]

Monokuma is a fake make up being your not real

[@isaacezekielthecolorblindg7343]

dani_mua they don’t help there baby’s fly they throw them out of the nest and if they don fly they die

[@bineb.7923]

"Have a bad day? Look at hummingbird!" best quote ever

[@jonathanbreckenridge4758]

I just moved from Florida to south carolina and never seen these until I put out a feeder. These are more entertaning than watching tv 😂

[@SilvaDreams]

Well they feed from flowering vines and certain flowers. We had a community of them by my house once my mother had some hummingbird vines and a feeder up, I got to watch a few generations of them grow up, fly south and come back to our woods in North Carolina sometimes losing some along the way (generally hoping they just paired off) They had no fear of us (me and my mother specifically since we spent time just sitting on the porch where the feeder was) and they would be friendly flying up to us sometimes perching on our shoulder or hats. They'd even let us know when the feeder was getting low by flying up to the sliding door till we came out, hover in our face, circle the feeder then come back to us and land on the clothing line to wait patiently for a refill. Only time I hated it was when the young ones would be chasing each other around and decide we'd make a great obstacle for their game of chase and come buzzing in at top speed so close they'd clip you nose or ears with a wing tip. The loud buzz in your ear was bad enough but the tickle of their wings would make you jump.

[@moisesm9602]

@@SilvaDreams I hope I can gain their trust like you did. I'm slowly gaining their trust though. They're no longer scared of me whenever I walk out to the porch they'll just sit there looking at me 🤣

[@123rosebuds]

Amazing number of humming birds.👍🏻

[@boldmann1]

She's só lovely to the hummingbirds

[@FairyFrequency]

So beautiful! Thank you. Wishing you a beautiful weekend 🕊

[@Speakupok]

God is good .thank you God for creating hummingbirds.

[@karingalm9874]

i love these little sweet birds as well here in vancouver. i call them Gods little fairies. they are truly amazing. and when they play and go after each other , its so fun to watch. your pics made me cry as they are so beautiful and perfect. i have alot but not as good a camera. always clean your feeder as it will make them sick and they will die ok. bacteria from their nails is left behind so please clean them often. and dont ever use the red dye formulas in the store to feed them as that kills them also. our water we drink isnt red so why would you feed it to them. they are very delicate little angels that need love and support from us.

[@plumtucker6880]

" our water we drink isnt red" - we also aren't smaller then a human fist. Companies make the water red to attract more hummingbirds, which is an outdated practice. I Do hang up some red colored bubbles(not feeders) to get the humming birds attention be cause the tulips and butterfly bush is a bit hidden. When it's peak season I put a feeder out, because that's the time all the flowers are fading.

[@tawnybudgieisbored3709]

karin galm Aww 😭

[@priscillapastimes]

Plum Tucker Try orange 'surveyer's tape' from any hardware store to attract. I've been told it has ultraviolet properties that attract them to a feeder. It's about an inch wide and I would take a strip and tie a bow on the hanger or clothesline. Also the first hummingbirds I see here go to my Virginia BLUEbells so it's not just red that attracts them. I love this catalog although the prices are higher. www.plantdelights.com/blogs/articles/top-hummingbird-flower-plants-garden-hummingbirds-like www.hummingbirdsociety.org/hummingbird-flowers/ Companies produce that red stuff to make MONEY, they don't care what happens to the birds. This expensive stuff contains chemicals that prevent spoiling for those who are too LAZY to take the feeder down and clean. A dangerous situation especially in hot and humid areas. If one sees black mold growing inside it MUST be taken down and cleaned. I use a few drops of bleach and fill with hot water. Let it stand until no more mold remains then rinse, rinse, rinse. One can't be too careful! I put plastic parts in a bowl with a little bleach, sometimes taking the entire bottom apart to be certain it is clean. There are tiny brushes that will fit into ports. I don't use dish soap because I was told this can make the feeder leak. I do a sniff test and because I use mostly glass bottles I put them in the oven on a low temp to dry. When dry turn oven off and let the bottles cool before using again. My neighbor left her feeder up all through Spring and Summer and never cleaned it! People a couple of streets from me put up several feeders on a clothesline and each has a different color. I left them a note but they ignored it. You are so correct about planting for them. Monarda (bee balm) is also a favorite and there are many others. I used to have a webpage with some of them for my area listed. The more people learn from folks like you the better, keep up the good work!

[@RonPaulyGirl]

168 species of Hummingbirds in Ecuador. They really do cheer you up! They are fascinating!

[@Gabriel-zx3ge]

Wow! I think it's even more diverse than Brazil

[@artemisjackson1]

She is awesome! Her photos are perfectly amazing 💗

[@bigmac3006]

God did some of his best work when he created this little bird!!

[@mountaingirl3437]

OMG... I didn't realize how much nectar Hummingbirds needed to eat daily to survive!! I'm going to put a few Hummingbird feeders out today!! We all should!! I don't think the nectar flowers I have out for the Hummingbirds & Butterflies is enough nectar!!

[@nobody102]

That an cuttlefish are my top animals for cool factor

[@jayfigg7981]

I had a HB buzz me on my porch so I went out and bought a feeder. Mixed some nectar, set the feeder down on the porch railing, sat down in my chair, cracked a beer, and had my first visitor in less than a minute! It blew me AWAY they came so fast! Just tickled and pleased! I am having a good time with this!

[@CatholicBBBSLA]

Our daughter had cystic fibrosis and named herself hummingbird because of the need for herself to actively work for her breath. There's a poem she wrote about herself called Tachynpea. She passed 11 years ago.

[@richardt875]

My hummingbirds fight each other and never share. Hey pretty woman, why is that?

[@richardt875]

@not Gee yeah thanks a lot. Sometimes it's fun to watch them Chase each other around, but would prefer they get along and triple in numbers

[@TheOrganiclady]

What a beautiful creation the hummingbird is!!

[@Neflyte49]

Evollution

[@nsr5961]

Will Pack dinosaurs are dead so can’t be thanked. So thank God for such amazing creatures!

[@ellieblunden1463]

@@nsr5961 thanks for letting us all know about your religious beliefs... Now how about you stop shoving them in everyone's faces and go pray or whatever it is that you do.

[@nsr5961]

Ellie Blunden I’m sorry, I don’t believe I was talking to you, let alone shove my beliefs down your throat.

[@ellieblunden1463]

@@nsr5961 you're a special kind of special, huh...

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Love your Video here! I too have started just like you and now I have 100+++++ Daily here that I feed, and I have shared this here with others, just love these birds. One bird nested for 2 year ON THE FEEDER on MY WINDOW and raised 12 babies. Thanks! Robbie

[@susanv1227]

I agree. They make me feel happy too. Thank you.

[@BirdBath1]

beingme since66, look at bird bath

[@priscillapastimes]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for showing people there is NO NEED to color sugar water which could possibly make them ill.

[@MsMesem]

Butterflies are rather the same so think before you cut a field of flowers or trim flower heads off bushes!

[@abomination2theLord]

GOD, the father in Heaven, gave us these birds and so much more to enjoy! Love 4Truth!

[@anaislake]

excellent

[@c.w.1086]

This bird seems to be one of the cutest birds I have ever seen. It looks beautiful and I feel comfortable whenever I see them.

[@maryrosekent8223]

Hummingbirds have to go into semi-hibernation each night otherwise they would starve to death by morning.

[@PaulNewfield-PasadenaCAU-wb4xg]

Mary Rose Kent so the first hummingbird had to be able to evolve this ability over night in order to survive the first night?

[@maryrosekent8223]

Paul Newfield - Pasadena, CA. USA Quite honestly, I know little about the evolution of bird species. When I look at birds in taxonomic order, there’s a certain sense to much of it, but there are also weird jumps and realignments that seem a bit random. My brain does absorb weird random facts, but I often don’t remember where I learned them.

[@ishkajules]

The Hummingbird Whisperer is just as adorable as her tiny birds

[@janettaschuch3591]

How did you get so many eating peacefully? Mostly I see macho males chasing others away.

[@kathyharrington988]

Janetta Schuch I have one that does the same thing.But that same one comes on my front porch with me.They have amazing personalities.

[@kit_the_inevitable]

Same - I get two hummingbirds that usually come to my feeder (it's small) and they're always fighting when they come at the same time

[@whoowl5831]

Same! Doesn't help that we got one species that's specially territorial and quite bigger than the others (Eupetomena macroura), one individual even started to chase away much bigger birds from our other feeders (Tangara cayana, Tangara sayaca, Turdus leucomelas...), we had to move away the hummer feeder so the other birds could eat in peace.

[@joyg4387]

Me too! I was shocked they were all eating together...

[@denaredford6701]

Tell us about how they migrate , it’s a incredible journey .

[@青-w4l]

Here in México, if you say nice things to them/compliment them or sing to them, they get closer to you and come back to see you, Hummingbirds are really cute!!!

[@ngonzale3]

Beautiful!

[@rei_cirith]

I love the way she describes them. "Mother nature... was trying to make one tiny perfect jewel, and she got it perfectly right."

[@jaytee2642]

That is some stunning photography! Sparkling sky jewels. 🤗

[@azzizerazo3474]

I feel so happy when i catch one flying around. They are out of this world! Nature best creation!

[@dinahmattos592]

Azziz Erazo I am in awe!!!, when I see one just sitting still. Could believe my eyes nor make any noise or movement afraid it would take off like a tiny helicopter!

[@maxmuller8633]

@@dinahmattos592 Can these bird live in Asia?

[@cyndifoore7743]

These birds are gorgeous, and God’s creation.

[@MM-yh2xu]

Which god?

[@1houroflove186]

Joie de vie. This lady should be hired by BMW with its bland numeric names. She's got fabulous names: Emeraude, Marshmallow, Comet, Stromboli, Stardust, Zircon, Colores (a Seinfeld episode)...

[@2Ryled]

Love her accent! Hummers dont just drink nectar

[@joyg4387]

I’m amazed that they are all eating together! Mine fight and chase each other off...

[@Budskrag]

Is was God who made em. Just saying. So beautiful!

[@willmcgregor7184]

Thanks Great videos & dialogue. They are Amazing creatures!

[@r.mcbride2837]

I would love to know how she manages to get them all to feed together. We have feeders all over our garden area and each one appears to be "owned" by ONE hummingbird. They have what we call "hummingbird wars" and won't let other hummingbirds anywhere near what they consider their own personal feeder. We never see multiple birds feeding in the way I see hers doing. What's the secret???

[@saamkhan2538]

My Favourite bird are HUMMING BIRD 😍

[@MrSmeets146]

Saddam khanツ really like them 2. But have never seen them in person. Maybe we can import them in Europe?

[@DayBit]

This is great work.. she is very enthusiastic, it´s contagious. I bet she has the greatest pictures.. just one thing.. if you do this everyday, why doesn´t anybody CLEAN THE WINDOWS??

[@priscillapastimes]

Not a good idea. Spotless windows make for bird 'hits'

[@DayBit]

That´s smart! Thanks.

[@bippityboodles3017]

Humming birds are the best. They are tiny little bird faries living off flower juice

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Si joli! Un grand merci!! Watching you care for these lovely jewels made me so happy too! I see that you are feeding them correctly with sugar water and no color in it. Happy Hummingbirds to you! For those reading, the commercial red colored mix gives them blood clots. Correct mix is 1 cup clean cold water mixed thoroughly with 1/4 cup white cane sugar. Keep in fridge, and refill every 2 days. Wash feeder thoroughly to remove mold and bacteria.

[@Lotusblume.8]

Lass-in Angeles that’s just what I was wanting to know! Thank you💕

[@wonderwonder30]

Haha, bad day, good day....even better so true! Love my little hummingbird feeder, it’s true, these magnificent birds brighten my day 😁

[@teresan9837]

Beautiful but give credit where it's due, our Creator!

[@catscratchfever7540]

really, silly woman, go ask the "creator" to bring back the Dodo, please then when that happens I will admit i am wrong.

[@catscratchfever7540]

would that be the same creator, who created Donald Trump, destroyer of the environment?

[@wbeaty]

Details of vocalizations, what might the hummingbirds hear? Do "bat detector" frequency-shift boxes give interesting results? Slowed audio: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3POh5SnrdqfaMkm42s Here at UW seattle, the campus crows are terrified of our aggressive Annas'.

[@jellyacc]

anyone else keep getting a lot of hummingbird recommendations lately? not that i mind, theyre sooo cute

[@a.j.4058]

thanks lady. u r doing great. lots of 💗💗💗 for ur work .

[@benwaballs8800]

Well this is probably the only good thing that humans have done on this planet, explode the hummingbird population!

[@daviddebord8529]

Thanks for sharing! You have inspired me to get some tighter shots of their beautiful faces! I teach at UCLA-Extension from Chicago so I am not local. I have kids in school in Cali and hopefully, I can visit. If so, I would like to have an opportunity to shoot these guys. Maybe we can find a way to provide support for your project.

[@mrfester42]

Seeing how she loves them, Ms. Barboni is just a beautiful as she watches the hummingbirds!

[@LibsRockU]

Pardon my pessimism......I hope humanity doesn't destroy all of this extraordinary beauty (including ourselves)!

[@nieslicznotka]

The jewel of God's creation!

[@catfightjoe4658]

Your love for Hummingbirds is reflected in your voice and in your smile. Maybe your deep admiration is based on a past life when you were a hummingbird and were outside someone's window or view and they named you "Bella". Keep being you!

[@OtDawn]

Gods creation is Awesome !

[@bf6159]

I encountered a lot of Hummingbirds when I lived in Cali, but they kept their distance. In Ohio, until last year, never encountered one, although I was told they are prevalent. Last year, while sitting on the deck one flew right up to my face and checked me out. I bought a feeder the next day and they have been hanging out seasonally ever since.

[@6122ula]

...well UCLA Newsroom...the FULL story is; Hummingbirds get their main nourishment from insects and small spiders...in between their hunt for bugs they get energy from sugar...then back to the main diet of insects...all day flapping their wings fifty times per second, constantly eating and drinking...Bird's Eye View

[@earlyonion]

Look at the way that tail moves...

[@babsskett2757]

Not mother naure's creation, but Almighty God's creation.

[@jackierodriguez3576]

They have beautiful colors and they look at you and they know if you're going to do something but they was there at you and they're so beautiful I love feeding my hummingbirds.

[@hudsontoo1212]

They truly do make you happy. I wait for ours all year. Fresh food every 2 days, homemade, no dye!!! I certainly love them very much. Great video- we have 4, I’m jealous you have 200, but grateful I get to sit and watch.

[@ricerice2693]

God the Father is amazing! I love His creation!

[@freeyourmind8849]

Hummingbirds are my #1 favorite animal, everytime I get off work at 530am I watch them eat breakfast . It's a joy to watch.

[@cactusbaboon321]

Melanie, I think you are a perfect jewel. I'm not only love struck by you, but I may also have a bit of camera and lens envy! The video- fantastic overview of you, your passion, and these wonderful creatures.

[@kylie6701]

KZbin wanted me to watch this video so bad.

[@clairez007]

Dear Melanie I live in southern New Jersey in USA I have been feeding hummingbirds for years and suddenly this year I have hardly seen any and some of my friends have said the same!I am very upset and I think that maybe when the Zika virus was a hot spot in Miami the chemicals sprayed may have killed a lot of them?! They migrate between here the East coast and Florida, coming here for the summer .I hope it's not true and if you had the chance you could look into it 🌻

[@kevinkelleher9323]

There is also news that the GMO used on crops is killing them along with bees and butterflies. I used to have corn on the cob every summer, but I read that every corn field in Ontario, Canada is now a GMO field. The selfishness today is out of control, and our food is just getting worse and worse constantly.

[@dcranch321]

Uh, Teddy, you seem a bit confused. Genetically Modified Organisms are not "used on crops", and certainly do not kill bees, butterflies or hummingbirds.

[@clairez007]

DCRanch yeah true,But I fear that the wide spectrum pestercides are the culprit,the bat population is down too ,so .....

[@dcranch321]

Solution Empathy I agree too many pesticides for sure

[@stevesmith3992]

Solution Empathy I'm near Southern Yosemite and they're doing fine but all the birds with color are gone it's Very noticeable and pine beetles have wiped out about 90% of the pines as well. And I'm not seeing bees and such like one should see.

[@sabrecatsmiladon7380]

ALL life is a wonderfully perfect creation....not just the Life we think is beautiful. Find beauty in that we deem not beautiful

[@tammygurl64]

You have been gifted with beauty. I've never seen the purple headed ones but we have many green shiney ones in Georgia. Also very nice camera. ☺

[@TheRobinRedbreast]

Amazing

[@nevaehsangel9620]

Awwwww!!!😍😍😍 So sweet ! I love hummingbirds! They always stop and come to look at me when I see one, I speak to it. I even had one come up to my nose and lick it !😱 I don't know why, but they're attracted to me. Maybe cause I love them and always feed them.❤❤❤❤ Such beautiful creatures.

[@Bearwoman11]

I've been feeding hummingbirds for 25 years now. In this time, I have rescued three to four hummingbirds, and rehabilitate them, and release them. They are amazing and beautiful. To Native Americans we acknowledge them as being sacred. Hummingbird medicine is joy and the sweetness of life!

[@bluedasher74]

@Bobby Brady They are not from India. America is the entire landmass from the north pole to the south.

[@Loren8762]

Bobby Brady 'America' is NOT a country - The United States OF America is a country. North America and South America are CONTINENTS

[@Loren8762]

Bobby Brady By your exaggerated, inaccurate and silly response I can only surmise that you are just some fool trolling the comments. End of conversation.

[@deonal]

My feeder brings a smile or concern for their well being daily...

[@jackierudd2010]

Thankyou so much for sharing this video, sadly we don't have hummingbirds in the uk. I feel very privileged to be given this opportunity to see these beautiful tiny little birds so clearly and close up on youtube by some wonderful photography. Thanks again.🐦💖🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@joanns7007]

I only have 3 right now but hopeful they will spread the word!

[@aqsaurooj2511]

HUMMING BIR FLY BACKWARDS , IS IT LIKE THAT?

[@donrosscojoe5014]

For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and Invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers, all things were created through Him." COLOSSIANS 1:16

[@adamkunzun]

I SALUTE YOU for this humanistic work and protection of these cute rear huming birds.most of its species are under THREAT due to climate change and human greed to destroy their habitat PEACE BE UPON YOU😗😗😗😗

[@royalarmy1837]

The hummingbird whisperer? Nah, more like hummingbird feeder.

[@PhillipeKnippel]

I guess she must be a wonderful woman and I do believe she loves theses birds, but I guess that put a feeder to hummingbirds is not a nice stuff. They can stop to visit flowers and so the polinization would be affected. Other thing is that these bird feeders must be very clean, or it could develop a kind of fungii that acts like a killer to these birds.

[@V.U.4six]

they're so cute and pretty, we get them in our yard sometimes because of honeysuckle flowers