One of the things I love about our garden is all the hummingbirds it attracts. We’ve got at least 4 that zip through the garden, chattering and humming away.

The other day, two were in our house! I think they chased one another in and then didn’t know how to get out. I felt so bad–you could see them panicking as they tried to poke the ceiling with their beaks. One was so exhausted, he clawed a resting place on the wall about 8 feet up.

Finally, one found the feeder we placed in the door. The other I helped out on the end of a broom. They’re happy outside once again.

They’re just fascinating birds to me. So delicate and graceful. Here are some interesting facts I found:

• Hummingbirds’ wings beat 60-80 times a second!
• A hummingbird can’t smell
• A hummingbird’s heart rate can be up to 1,260 beats per minute

Here’s a cool video slowed down to show the hummingbird drinking. It’s long and slow. You can fast forward. I did. Still, it’s neat!

I feel like this is a lame post. Is it a lame post?