Hummingbird filmed at BBSP at 30 fps and 210 fps

Hummingbirds are different from other birds in many ways. The unique way that they move their wings allows them to hover in any direction; and even fly upside-down. This adaptation makes it possible for them to hover, and feed on plant nectar. Hummingbirds normally keep their body temperature similar to that of other birds--104-111 degrees F. But if food is scarce, or if the temperature drops they can enter a "state of torpor"--a sort of suspended animation (reptiles can do this also--but they are poikilothermic ("cold-blooded")--so have no internal control of their body temperature). In this torpid state, Hummingbirds can lower their body temperature to 55 degrees F or less to conserve energy. While in this condition, they can lower their heart rate to 50 times per minute. Compare that to their normal rate of 250 beats per minute when at normal rest, or 1250 beats per minute while flying and looking for food! Shooting at high-frame rate video captures the grace and perfect control the Hummingbird has as it flies. A really good example of this is shown at the end of the clip where the Hummingbird shakes itself while it's hovering--and it stays in complete control. Try shaking your head like that while standing on one leg--then imagine doing that while FLYING. This clip also features the Hummingbird taking off and landing. As usual, I have to focus on something in the field before I begin shooting with the high speed. Then I have to hope that my subject will move within my focus depth. This Hummingbird obliged. With licensed music by Bjorn Lynne. 2 different tracks: Track title: Starfield License Type: Standard License Composer: Bjorn A. Lynne (PRS) Publisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS) Track title: Koloss License Type: Standard License Composer: Bjorn A. Lynne (PRS) Publisher: Lynne Publishing (PRS)