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Hummingbirds and Orchids

 

My Arpophyllum giganteum is a hummingbird magnet.

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

Dendrobium miyakei also attracted interest.

Hummingbird and Den miyakei

 

 

 

Wasn't able to get photo of "the act" but saw the hummingbirds sample Aerides ringens, which was pollinated in the process.

Aerides ringens

Aerides ringens inflorescence
Each flower approx. 1/4"(0.6 cm)

Closeup of flower showing nectary
(tasty treat!)

Pollinated inflorescence