Have you ever seen a hummingbird shaking raindrops off itself

Watch more: Rain can be deadly for some of Canada’s smallest creatures. Three raindrops can equal the weight of a hummingbird that’s working hard to stay in the air. For small insects, a direct hit is comparable to a human having a pickup truck dropped on their head! But the hummingbird can shake off the incoming drops in midair, shaking up to 50 times a second. Wild Canadian Weather – Rain is streaming free on @cbcgem #TheNatureOfThings #shorts • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • More Shows: Stay Connected: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: