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I got a few photos of the hummingbirds as they were feeding during the rainstorm yesterday. I love these little creatures so much; they have given me a lot of joy this summer. I'm going to continue feeding them through the winter too since Anna's stay in our area instead of migrating south.
Black-Chinned Hummingbird. When the sun hits the black feathers just right they become a brilliant iridescent purple.
This handsome species I found in the montane forests of southeastern Arizona among pine, oaks and sycamore trees.
Esta especie hermosa, la hallé en bosques montañosos del sureste de Arizona entre pinos, robles y álamos.
I thought this was interesting, the way the feathers on the throat change color depending on the angle of the light.
The tiny celebrity garners a gathering of the "passerine paparazzi." Left to right, Fred Bassett, Mary Lynch, Jack Lynch, Bill Pranty (author of the excellent book, "American Birding Association's Birder's Guide to Florida"), Valeri Ponzo and Bevin Forguson.
Juvenile male, at my feeder. An adult female 'owns' the feeder, and she aggressively chases him away. But he does get an opportunity from time to time.
The commonest western Hummingbird but one can never tire of looking at it or photographing it. When the head and gorget catch the light at the right angle, there's nothing quite like it ... Ed Levin County Park, Milpita, CA. April 11, 2010.
