The tiny Rufous Hummingbirds weighs no more than a nickel. All Photos ©Erika Burkhalter.

The Hummingbird Totem

Finding the joy in simple things

Erika Burkhalter
Nov 1 · 5 min read

The flash of iridescence, the hum of tiny wings moving so fast that they look like the glow of an angel, the squeal of delight as the hummers dive through the air, as well as their acrobatic flying skills, always brings a little tickle of delight to my heart.

Hummingbirds are said to represent happiness and…

Erika Burkhalter

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Yogi, cat-mom, photographer, lover of travel and nature, spreading amazement for Mother Earth, one photo, poem or story at a time. (MA Yoga, MS Neuropsychology)

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