Even though Hummingbirds are small they are not afraid humans. This makes it much easier to watch and photograph them . The colour red is very attractive to Hummingbirds . There are several species of hummingbirds in and around the Phoenix area in winter and early spring. The population of Anna's hummingbirds in Arizona has increased significantly since the early human settlers arrived.
Many hummingbirds remain throughout the summer.
They are attracted to the feeders put our by the people in Phoenix. They are also attracted to the the many areas of irrigated and artificially watered areas in Arizona's cities and towns. They have characteristic high-pitched squeaks that make up the bird's song. In winter and spring look for the Anna's courtship ritual. In this movement, the male hummingbird dives very quickly and fast in front of the female in a long circular arc.