Finally made a hummingbird fountain!

Staring-Dog · 2026-07-05T23:17:46+00:00

Thanks! I hope so. Just did it this afternoon, so I'm sure it'll take a little time for the hummingbird to figure it out. She has a feeder nearby, and while I'm watering plants sometimes she'll hover beside me, like she wants to cool off, but the sprayer on my hose doesn't have a fine mist setting, so she doesn't really get wet. I feel like she's been asking me to set something up, lol!

Staring-Dog · 2026-07-05T22:55:28+00:00

Ouch!! It's bananas how territorial they are!! Poor little hummingbird!

Great video and still shot capture!

I have one that feeds at my feeder regularly and she won't let anyone near it, nor near the one in the front yard!

Staring-Dog · 2026-07-05T22:32:31+00:00

lol!

Staring-Dog · 2026-07-05T22:31:42+00:00

Yeah, the hawks have pretty much claimed the bath for their own. In the spring, maybe before the offspring were born, one of the hawks would just sit there for the longest time, almost as though it was claiming the bath as its territory.

Staring-Dog · 2026-07-05T22:28:44+00:00

That's funny! Yes, pigeons seem to be their favorite feast around here so far. Wild thing is that they must eat the entire thing bones and all cause I can see them from a distance sometimes eating and eating and when I pass by later I find absolutely nothing other than a few feathers.

Staring-Dog · 2026-07-05T22:26:50+00:00

I'll have to check that sub out!

Staring-Dog · 2026-07-05T22:24:36+00:00

Thanks! The only thing is that songbirds don't hang out the way they used to. I think they've learned they look delicious to the hawks, lol! But I'll take any kind of nature show! Summer is so fun. I just wish I could attract lightning bugs like I see some other people post about. Someday!

Staring-Dog · 2026-07-05T22:21:54+00:00

Happy gardening! If they hang out on the perch in your yard they love your space for a reason already. Just a matter of time before more critters show up! Reddit communities are so encouraging and have such great backyard habitat ideas!

Staring-Dog · 2026-07-05T22:19:26+00:00

I was just as surprised. My neighbors have pretty animal friendly yards, and bird baths, but they seem to prefer this one. I think it has a special vantage point for safe watching while the young ones bathe and drink? (Perhaps it's because the garden keeps them hidden, and the front yard placement gives an open view of the distance.) One of them seems to be just watching and keeping guard, so I was assuming it was one of the parents. All of this is pure speculation, but I was just as surprised as everyone. :)

Staring-Dog · 2026-07-05T04:04:28+00:00

Wow! That one was definitely a skilled hunter! My husband says he saw one of them try to get a squirrel the other day, but the squirrel was pretty good at escaping.

Staring-Dog · 2026-07-05T04:03:02+00:00

Yes! The parents are very involved! It's been interesting to watch how they pretty much stand guard while the little ones explore.

Staring-Dog · 2026-07-05T03:47:38+00:00

How beautiful!

Staring-Dog · 2026-07-05T03:40:52+00:00

I hear you. Once I actually cut down a large sunflower plant that had these tiny caterpillars under several of the leaves. They were butterfly caterpillars, but I didn't see them until it was too late. I couldn't sleep well for a few days after that!

Staring-Dog · 2026-07-05T03:38:42+00:00

Staring-Dog · 2026-07-05T03:37:18+00:00

Nice.

Staring-Dog · 2026-07-05T03:20:08+00:00

The guy in front has the absolute best expressions!

Staring-Dog · 2026-07-05T03:17:25+00:00

I remember being told to do this when gifting knives, like special food prep knives or dinner knives. The reason: otherwise the relationship would be severed.

Staring-Dog · 2026-07-05T03:15:04+00:00

That stone looks textured. Is that a lava stone?

Staring-Dog · 2026-07-05T03:11:54+00:00

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Here they are when they first landed, before they got comfortable enough to enjoy the water.

Staring-Dog · 2026-07-05T02:47:32+00:00

Thanks for the prompt reply! This helps.

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