Last updated on December 2nd, 2011
If you like watching elite athletes as much as I do, you will surely want to catch PBS’ “Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air” on Sunday, January 10, at 8:00 PM (EST). This must-see documentary from filmmaker Ann Prum features the aerial antics of hummingbirds in oodles of slow-motion video. Here’s a teaser:
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrlr45uGapQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&]
Did you know that hummingbirds are the smallest warm-blooded creatures on this planet? They are also the fastest. With wings that beat 200 times per second, they can hover in mid-air, fly backwards and upside down. And, their diet isn’t limited to nectar, as commonly thought. But you’ll discover these and other astonishing hummingbird facts on Sunday.
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Carol says
OMG – I love hummingbirds! Thanks for the heads-up!
James says
This documentary will help me to survive the 5-degree temp predicted here for Sunday night. Thanks for the alert, Kevin.
Ann says
Thanks for the reminder. These creatures are one of summer's great delights. I have fun observing them from my kitchen window, as they are always darting in and out of my beebalms and buddlejas. It will be nice to see them in slow-motion footage.
Andrew Thompson says
I will definitely watch this. Thanks for the notice — I would never have known about it.
Sally says
That video is really cool. Can't wait for the program.
Carol says
I watched this program last night, and what a fabulous show! I had no idea there were so many different types of hummingbirds, including those with extra-long or curved beaks. And that mating dance performed by the male hummingbird? If a guy did that for me…
Tammy says
That's just an amazing video. I so love watching hummingbirds at our feeders in the summer — they're mesmerizing. Thanks for finding and sharing this!
Kevin Lee Jacobs says
Tammy – you're welcome! And, I LOVE your website!
Gib McCurdy says
Fascinating! Thanks Kevin!!
Kevin Lee Jacobs says
Gib – so glad you liked this HB ballet!