fun trying to catch these away from the feeder

too early in the day though as the sun was overhead

The setting sun created a magical backdrop for this resting (briefly!) hummingbird.

Female Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

You must watch this on full-screen to appreciate it!!

A ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) feasting at our unique feeder.

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Cool summer morning --

Lapping up the lush liquid;

A ruby-throat.

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Southern KY, USA

Info on the ruby-throat:

www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ruby-throated_Hummingbird

Unique hummingbird feeders: www.etsy.com/market/simple_hummingbird_feeder?ref=lp_quer...

Fun time for sure

Juvie ruby-throated hummingibrd guarding the air space around one of the feeders

This series is of the Ruby Throated Hummingbirds that took up residence in and around my back yard and garden this past Summer.

I found it amazing how perceptive these little creatures are. They would fly rite up in front of me and hover when I would enter their space . I think to say please leave my space, or hover and feed within a few feet of were I sat or stood, but point a camera in their direction and poof they were gone. Still I have managed to get a few pics of them . here are a few of my favorites.

male

Fun shoot !!

Backyard Nature

These guys are amazing !!

I watch more then I shoot !!

Fun shoot with Kathy today

Galveston Island - Galveston County, Texas

Their time in the N.E. USA is coming to an end. Hoping for safe journeys for these flying jewels.

This was the last ruby-throated hummingbird to leave our yard. Safe journey, my plump little friend <3

Garrett County, MD

We were so excited to share our maple tree with this little hummer, but she didn't stay long. She put so much work into making her house a home. When, after 50 mph wind gusts, we saw what was left of her little home hanging upside down, torn apart and scattered around the yard, we thought maybe the wind was the culprit. But closer investigation led us to believe it was really the house sparrow who built a nest on our second floor yard light, not far from the hummingbird nest. Nature can be a cruel master.

Ruby Throated Hummingbird

A frequent afternoon visitor.

Isle Lake Alberta.

Isle Lake Alberta

More backyard nature

Love seeing these little guys

In my yard; Marion County, Indiana.

Yates Mill Park, Raleigh, NC.

Backyard Nature

From my garden July 2021

Ruby-throated Hummingbird in Northern Bay County, MIchigan

A male has claimed the rose bush, she's trying to stay out of his view.

www.christiangoers.com

he caught a bug

Peace Valley Park, Pa.

male

Hanging out at one of my nectar feeders.

St. Louis County (BTP), MO - Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Glad I went there !!

Ruby-throated Hummingbird Renews NL 2022-06-06

Best: View On Black

A hummingbird defends his feeder at Mizell Farms. If another bird came close this one chased them off! It is amazing how fast they are!!! :-)

On Sept. 11th Mizell Farms wiil have a Hummungbird Festival. The birds will live trapped, ID'd, weighed and tagged and turned loose. I believe LSU is doing the bird handling. They do this each year and normally catch about 50 to 70 birds. They are not harmed and it is done for science and hummingbird studies.

See (for more info): www.mizellfarms.com/