This Ruby-throated Hummingbird hovered just long enough for me to capture the full extension of its wings and the shimmer of green on its back.

I photographed this one near my hummingbird feeder here in Arkansas, where they make frequent visits during the warmer months.

Females lack the male’s red throat but still shine with metallic green feathers and remarkable flight control. Freezing motion like this requires fast shutter speeds and timing as they dart and hover rapidly while feeding.

Ruby Throated Hummingbird in the garden.

Ruby Throated Hummingbird and Salvia.

The Hummingbirds are back! I spotted my first one today while working in the garden. I'm not ready for them yet but that's OK. I'm just really happy to see them return.

Ruby Throated Hummingbird flying in the garden.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird backed by a bokeh of whispy Russian Sage.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird and Bumble Bee face to face. It looks like a Wild West showdown. Explored.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird flying in the garden. Explored.

Ruby Throated Hummingbird flying in the garden. I love the bokeh in this one.

Male Ruby Throated Hummingbird and Honey Bee in flight. Explored.

Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird feeding on Salvia.

Male Ruby Throated Hummingbird in flight.

Male Ruby Throated Hummingbird feeding in the garden.

this one has a little neck color..

View On Black

Ruby Throated Hummingbird in flight.

Female Ruby Throated Hummingbird and Petunias. Explored.

Male Ruby Throated Hummingbird in flight.

Ruby Throated Hummingbird in flight.

From the looks of this male Ruby-throated Hummingbird I would guess that he has just molted into his breeding colors.

Ruby Throated Hummingbird confronted by a Honey Bee. The Bee wins every time. Smart Hummingbirds.

Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) at my back balcony. Sipping Nectar from my Honeybells!

Burnaby, British Columbia

Canada

Hummingbird

Ruby-throated Hummingbird flying near Petunias. Explored.

Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird feeding on Salvia.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird in flight.

Male Ruby Throated Hummingbird in flight. Explored.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird in flight.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird.

San Diego Botanical Garden, CA

Ruby Throated Hummingbird feeding on Salvia. Explored.

Ruby Throated Hummingbird flying through the Salvia. Explored.

Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird in flight.

This bird is unusual because of the yellow spot on its throat. Ruby Throated Hummingbird in flight.

Ruby Throated Hummingbird flying in the garden. Explored.

Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird flying in the garden. Explored.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird feeding on White Salvia. Explored.

Female Ruby Throated Hummingbird flying straight up out of the garden.

Ruby Throated Hummingbird feeding on Salvia. She has an audience. When I took the shot I didn't notice the tiny Miller/moth sitting on the leaf.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird flying in the garden. Explored.

I suspect this is a juvenile male. Ruby Throated Hummingbird flying in the garden.

Ruby Throated Hummingbird flying near Hibiscus flower. Explored.

Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird feeding on Red Penta flowers.

Ruby Throated Hummingbird flying in the garden.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird flying in the garden. Explored.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird in flight.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird watching a Honey Bee fly by.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird happily perched in the Sage.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird flying in the garden. Explored.

Male Ruby Throated Hummingbird flying in the garden.