Musings from the Blind Birder: Hummingbirds in Human Culture Martha Steele August 1, 2024 4 MIN READ Musings from the Blind Birder White-whiskered Hermit feeding from Martha’s hands. Photograph by LeBaron Briggs. To view the rest of the article you'll need to subscribe. Bird Observer publishes original articles on birding locations, on avian populations and natural history, on regional rarities, field notes, field records, photographs, and art work.