Hummingbird Pools

There is a stream running in the bottom of a canyon at Rancho Naturalista. Along the stream are  small pools that are popular with hummingbirds in the late afternoon. Rancho has constructed a viewing platform that looks down on the pools from a height of about 40 feet.

Here is a short video of a Snowcap using the pool. The sunlight really brings out the unusual purple color of this tiny hummingbird.  Click on the box in the lower right-hand corner to make these videos large enough to actually see!

And here is an even shorter video of a Crowned Woodnymph using a different pool.

We were thrilled to be able to watch these tiny jewels taking their afternoon baths!