Steve Byland
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
This is a male Ruby-throated Hummingbird feeding on one of his favorite flowers on my patio - a variety of Lantana called "Red Spread." They seem to prefer any of the varieties that have red flowers, but feed from the yellow blossoms in the center. The wings are a bit blurred - I think he must have moved. I took this at 1/800th of a second, so that gives you some idea how fast the wings move.
Taken in New Jersey, USA
© Steve Byland 2007 all rights reserved
Unauthorized use or reproduction for any reason is prohibited
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
This is a male Ruby-throated Hummingbird feeding on one of his favorite flowers on my patio - a variety of Lantana called "Red Spread." They seem to prefer any of the varieties that have red flowers, but feed from the yellow blossoms in the center. The wings are a bit blurred - I think he must have moved. I took this at 1/800th of a second, so that gives you some idea how fast the wings move.
Taken in New Jersey, USA
© Steve Byland 2007 all rights reserved
Unauthorized use or reproduction for any reason is prohibited