Happy Friday, y'all!
I can't think of a better way to go into the weekend than with Hummingbirds! I actually took these last winter, because that's when we get them down here. These are Rubythroat Hummingbirds (RTH for short).
The first two shots are of a juvenile male who is just coming into his red throat feathers. The last is of a female who decided to hang out one afternoon. She must have been there for at least an hour, flying down to the feeder just below this tree, having a snack, then flying back up into the tree for a bit of a rest.
And before anyone gets photo-critical, let me just say that it's really tough to get a shot of a moving hummingbird without pro equipment! Don't forget to click on the images!
Hummingbirds always make me smile -- Have a great day & weekend!
P.S. -- Sorry I enabled comment moderation this morning - I got my very first ever spam comment! I'll see how it goes and I'll probably remove it later. Thanks for your patience!
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4 comments:
Wow! I've always loved hummingbirds. They're cool to watch, almost like a feathered insect. Hehe!
wow! how did you ever photograph that very fast moving creature?
Funny you should say that, Wulf. We have an insect down here called a hummingbird moth. It's nearly the same size as a hummer (the bird, not the car), and sips nectar from some of the same flowers through a beak-like protrusion. From a distance, you can confuse the 2!
All I can say, Willa, is luck and patience! I was delighted in these, even though they're not so sharp. I like the one where you can see his wing feathers!
Those are great photos..I many blurry ones..
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