For the past few years, I've been able to visit the Stanford Cactus Garden at Stanford University, a real gem that is tucked away near the Stanford family mausoleum on campus, to observe a very interesting occurrence with the hummingbirds. The hummingbirds chitter and chatter away, and zoom around (often right by your ears!) and they go within the cacti of the garden and collect the fiber that these cacti produce. It's the most fascinating thing to watch these little tiny hummingbirds zoom in and land amongst the thorns! I've tried to capture this occurrence with my photos today- hope that you enjoy it! -MS
