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Calliope Hummingbird (Male)

Calliope hummingbird (male) in flight near feeder. [4-5569]

 

This is the first time I have seen one of these colorful fellows. He was quite a bit smaller than the other hummingbirds that have been frequenting my yard (Anna's, rufous, Allen's, and black-chinned). My daughter suggested that it could be an "Elsa's hummingbird," since it looks a little like an Anna's hummingbird...

 

Thank you to Engilis Photos for confirming the identification.

 

Strobist Info: SB-800 at 1/8 in mini-softbox from above camera right. Bare SB-700 at 1/64 from beneath. Phottix Strato II wireless trigger on SB-700 with sync cord from trigger to SB-800.

 

My other hummingbird photos can be found here: www.flickr.com/photos/92747424@N05/albums/72157643388058603

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Uploaded on April 21, 2015
Taken on April 20, 2015