Hummingbird in the House

by mysixstring.

A hummingbird came to pay a visit... at 2am in the morning.

It flew in, a blurry loud whirring that zoomed above our heads as we screamed. We didn't know if a bat had come into the house or a huge bug. N. had just flown in from North Carolina. She, A and I were relaxing with a glass of white wine when our little bird arrived.

N. was delighted and said that we had good luck in the house. I decided to find out what kind of luck a hummingbird was.... and this is what I found....

The Hummingbird is a symbol for accomplishing that which seems impossible.

Hummingbirds could not live without flowers, and many flowers could not live without pollination by hummingbirds.

Hummingbirds cannot walk.

They are, however, the most skillful flyer of all birds. They can fly backward, forward, sideways as well as hover in the air.

Hummingbirds can reach high speed at its take off. It can also stop immediately in flight from a high speed.

Hummingbirds are not afraid of any predators.

Hummingbirds have been known to chase off eagles.

Hummingbirds must eat 50 to 60 meals a day to keep up with its high degree of activity.

Hummingbirds are very playful.

Hummingbirds bathe often and play in the water.

Hummingbirds are fiercely independent. They like to be alone and free, seeming to revel in that freedom.

Mother hummingbirds receive no help from their mate.

Hummingbirds are master architects. They build their homes with great care and design.

Hummingbirds can hibernate overnight. Their body's temperature lowers, its feathers ruffle up as insulation and it slips into a state of torpidity, looking as though it has died on its perch. This is done to prevent exhausting the energy supplies necessary for it to live--while allowing it to rest.

A Hummingbird quickly dies if caged, caught or imprisioned.

A Hummingbird quickly flies away from harshness, discord or disharmony.