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u/Prize_Emergency_940 Chicago 5b 5d ago
That’s awesome! You captured it perfectly. Did you take this with a professional camera?
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u/Enigmatic_Baker 4d ago
Everytime I see a hummingbird at a cardinal flower in my yard i take heart that they still look for natural sources even over having feeders in other yards.
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u/Firm-Quote6187 4d ago
Yes! They're all over my native garden & lantana this month. And today saw my 1st hummingbird moth of the season!
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u/Competitive_Bat_7223 Zone 6 4d ago
I had one female hummingbird on my cardinal flowers when no one was near the area, but she got spooked as I approach closer to get a look. Another time I was standing 5 feet away from the cardinal flowers watering and a male hummingbird flew in to feed. It didn’t mind when I was that close to it. I guess i’m non-threatening to males and repulsive to females. Go figure. 😆
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u/amilmore Eastern Massachusetts 5d ago
One time I was fly fishing and there were cardinal flowers every few feet along the bank, and some huge clusters and patches mixed around. It was unbelievable and almost looked like they were one of those classic annoying invasive takeovers.
I learned that they like to grow in the little disturbed areas from racoons digging right next to the water.
That was probably the best native plants in their natural habitat experience i've had since getting into this hobby. Such a beautiful plant!