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Bucks County, PA
This is apparently the same little "California" Allen's Hummer that has been hanging out in Bucks County, PA for over a month now. It is nothing short of extraordinary to see this bird anytime, but especially in December.
I was sitting about 10 feet away with a BIG HONKING lens (600mm equiv) waiting for the Humming birds while I was grilling chicken tonight. I'd been watching our hummingbirds through the summer and noticing how they are pretty oblivious to us on "their" patio. The first one that flew up while I was sittign there actually came toward me when I picked up my camera - che was inside the focus distance of my lens, so I coldn;t get a picture. She was buzzing me and I could hear her little wings whipping up the air. After this, they settled down to eating and sitting in the tree behind the feeder. It was pretty cool - I would have liked more light but there will be other days!
I got super lucky catching this guy. I was walking back toward our hut from the main building and saw this guy on a twig. I took a couple shots, inched closer, took a shot, inched closer, took a shot, then stepped right up onto a stone pedestal and managed to get super close. I'd never seen a perched hummingbird before! Note the pollen on his beak. Messy eater.
Shot from my makeshift "Hummingbird Blind" - i.e., a wide open bedroom window and screen, hiding behind my curtains. This feeder is about 6 ft. from this window. I just waited, somewhat patiently, and caught this little guy on his approach!
I didn't realize there would be hummingbirds visiting my parents' house or I would've brought a longer lens to try to capture them. As it was, I have just this one blurry handheld pic with an 85mm prime.
Creator Name: DesiiAnowor
Creation Title: Hummingbird Park
Download Link: Download from my Studio
Description/Story: A lot of the time my inspiration comes from my Mom and Dad. I am adopted, and I could not have asked to be brought into a better family. I grew up on a farm; following my Dad around and learning to grow vegetables or mow grass, and othertimes in the flower garden with my Mom or in the kitchen learning to preserve and cook. My mom loved hummingbirds and they would often visit her flower garden or the feeders she had set out on the porch for them. I remember a time at my Aunt Bonnie's house that Mom and my Aunt sat on the porch and had the hummingbirds come down and sit on their hair/shoulders/hands - wherever there was room. It is often moments like that, precious memories, that gives me inspiration for a build or story, or whatever is needed.
Hummingbird Park was the perfect way to capture my inspiration and to honor my Mom and Dad. It is a place that has something for the entire family: grilling area & picnic, fire pit for roasting marshmallows, wishing well, Fae adventures, Chess tables, Playground area for the kids, and hidden throughout the park are harvestable items. The park when viewed from above looks like a hummingbird drinking from a flower.
Images/Videos/Screenshots: You can see more images on my site.
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This public park has something for the entire family. A children's area is tucked near the bathrooms; grills and tables for picnics; fire pit for evening entertainment; chess tables; a fairy hunting expedition. Tucked throughout the park are harvestable vegetables and fairy houses. No CC, No CAP. Built by DesiiAnowor for BUILDSims 2nd Anniversary (2014) "What's Your Inspiration" Contest/Challenge.
Immature male, Bluffton Ohio, January 07, 2008. You can see it's band on its right leg. Photo by Bob S.