We have had more than our share of rain this spring. While the rain resulted in our having to delay and even, cancel some outdoor activities. However, have you noticed that, except during the heaviest showers, hummingbirds were flying about and feeding? How is this possible?
One of the reasons is the hummingbird is able to fly while raindrops are pelting down on it because it has the ability to quickly toss off water droplets that fall on its head. The bird does this by rapidly shaking its head at a rate of 132 times per second and rotatig it 202 degrees. In spite of all of this, the bird never has to change the direction of its flight.
This is just one more example of why this fly jewel is such an amazing bird.
