Do you have Hummingbirds in England?

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    I live in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. I was wondering if there are Hummingbirds in the UK? See a story about Hummingbirds here, it is a fantasy story. Happy gardening to everyone. Rick
     
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    All we have is the Hummingbird moth:
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    When I fiirst saw one I really did think it was a Humming Bird, it's they way they hover and fly backwards makes them look like the real thing.
     
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    :) Wish we did Rick as they are incredible little birds.. I love watching them on my holidays in Jamaica... The only ones here are in captivity..! :(
     
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    Rick Hummers are 'New World' only. The nearest to them on this side of the pond, I think, are South African Sunbirds.:)
     
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