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6. The first time I saw a hummingbird, I was around 8 years old,

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Wed Jan 1, 2025, 05:56 PM

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alone in our back yard. It was hovering over a flower with its wings fluttering so fast that I couldn't quite make out what it was. It made a buzzing sound. I was frightened because I thought it was a huge bee with a long stinger in front.

Ran indoors and said there was a giant bee in the yard. My mother took a look and laughed, told me what it was.

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I Put A Hummingbird Feeder In The Planter Box (Sound On) [View all] ._. Jan 1 OP

OK that's cool Skittles Jan 1 #1

Oh, so sweet, and little chirps! 🥰 Ty electric_blue68 Jan 1 #2

Yes ._. Jan 1 #3

Ah, lovely city! electric_blue68 Jan 1 #4

Can't swear to it, but I think it's a Anna's. Enter stage left Jan 1 #5

The first time I saw a hummingbird, I was around 8 years old, wnylib Jan 1 #6