An elusive creature of gentle beauty, the hummingbird reminds us to seize the moment and appreciate the little things that make life wonderful.

Hummingbirds may be among the smallest birds, but they are strong and enduring fliers. Some hummingbirds may fly nonstop across the Gulf of Mexico during their winter migrations south into Central America. Hummingbirds drink nectar, a sweet liquid found inside certain flowers. In their constant quest for “fuel,” Hummingbirds may visit up to 1,000 flowers in a single day. For protein, they will eat spiders and insects, often catching gnats and other small flying insects in mid-air. They will also pull insects and spiders directly from a spider web.