Sunday, September 27, 2009

I adopted a HUMMINGBIRD!

Okay, I know what you are thinking. A Hummingbird Extravaganza? You went, watched them band the bird you adopted, held him and fed him? Yep, I am officially a NERD! I use to think the little ole people going bird watching, etc., were just plain weird! Now I am one of them. I even have the official T-shirt! (No, I have not bought a "fanny-pack"!)
May I present to you Mr. Louie Ford Hummingbird.
My mom and I named him yesterday. We named him after my dad.
And Yes, I felt his little heart beat! It beat so fast I couldn't even count it! Then just as I started to touch him and stroke his back, he flew away........First they bring the hummingbird to the table and weight him. Louie weighs 4.0 grams. He is considered a "porker". He is FAT! He sure is cute though. Not as cute as you Dad! In this picture the man is trying to get Louie to eat.
Linda and Angela adopted one too. Linda's is a boy and Angela's is a girl!
Mari waited in line, but they ran out of Hummingbirds! She will try again next Saturday.


Then they band the little guy. Louie's number is H-27433. Whenever they capture him again or have information about him, they will pass that information on to me. Angela is a 4th grade teacher and her kids are going to see pictures of her new little girl tomorrow!
Next, they will try and feed little Louie.


I think Louie Ford likes that sugar water. Linda's new guy didn't eat much, but he was the fatest one of all, weighing in at 6.2 grams!

This is a better picture of his feeding. Cool huh?



3 comments:

Laura and Ryan said...

You little bird is so cute! Those are some great pics too :)

Unknown said...

I like the name you chose. Those are really good pictures.

Matt and Tiffany said...

You are not a nerd! That is really neat- Mr. Louie Ford is adorable :)