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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.
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.
These little gals are just starting to visit the other flowers for a second. There are some beautiful purple/white phlox just waiting for them.
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/