tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post4077562284444310301..comments2024-03-28T12:17:44.126-05:00Comments on TYWKIWDBI ("Tai-Wiki-Widbee"): Praying mantis vs. hummingbird. Mantis wins. Twice. Thrice.Minnesotastanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01382888179579245181noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-13628945906778677832012-02-17T21:33:03.055-06:002012-02-17T21:33:03.055-06:00This is amazing that a praying mantis is like the ...This is amazing that a praying mantis is like the only insect able to catch a humming bird!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-60028679706669597772010-09-06T17:42:43.279-05:002010-09-06T17:42:43.279-05:00This same thing just happened in my mom's yard...This same thing just happened in my mom's yard yesterday. I figured it had to be a weird fluke but when I googled it I found several pics like the one here. Man, who would've known?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-8559621230004159002009-10-31T09:10:34.449-05:002009-10-31T09:10:34.449-05:00Because manitises are beneficial to the garden, I ...Because manitises are beneficial to the garden, I do not kill them. I do, however, check my <a href="www.a1glasshummingbirdfeeders.com" rel="nofollow">hummingbird feeders</a> daily for any mantises that may be perching on the feeders waiting for a free lunch.<br /><br />Because hummingbirds are so quick, you know theses mantises have got to be just as swift and even more powerful.<br /><br />Thanks for posting such remarkable photos.Lindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16281331880005460660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-83281105728557500342009-10-30T12:12:18.102-05:002009-10-30T12:12:18.102-05:00National Geographic just published the "Your ...National Geographic just published the "Your Shot" photo in this month's print edition. The original September post is here:<br /><br />http://blogs.nationalgeographic.com/blogs/news/chiefeditor/2009/09/mantis-catches-hummingbird-pic.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-65683464445876015342009-10-30T07:21:24.061-05:002009-10-30T07:21:24.061-05:00I saw a similar (but not identical) photo about a ...I saw a similar (but not identical) photo about a month ago on National Geographic's "Your Shot" section, but unfortunately I can't find it again. It's a remarkable feat for a mantis.Tracynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-56537188102422320222009-10-29T23:30:30.182-05:002009-10-29T23:30:30.182-05:00Poor hummingbirds. I know mantids are beneficial...Poor hummingbirds. I know mantids are beneficial for gardens, but hummingbirds are so enjoyable to watch.<br /><br />CCLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-64247077396316521512009-10-29T21:42:32.109-05:002009-10-29T21:42:32.109-05:00Wow.
That truly is extraordinary. It looks so ....Wow. <br />That truly is extraordinary. It looks so . . . unlikely.Deananoreply@blogger.com