Hummingbirds In A State of Torpor
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
Anna’s Hummingbird (male) photo by Mark Schmitt
This incredible shot of the male Anna’s Hummingbird (Calypte annas) was taken by Mark and later enjoyed while listening to a beautiful piece of Baroque music entitled “Spem in Alium” by Tallis. These beautiful combinations of nature and man make the human spirit soar.
These incredible little birds have an amazing way to protect themselves during very cold weather. They lower their internal thermostat at night, becoming hypothermic, by going into a state of torpor. (more…)
