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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.
Here's my first hummingbird sighting of 2021. It's a Ruby-throated Hummingbird, the only kind I've ever seen here. I believe that it is, in fact, the only kind that anyone sees in the wild in this area. This particular one was touring my neighbor's yard, checking out the Calla lilies and such. Taken in Piedmont North Carolina, USA.
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There were four young Ruby-throated Hummingbirds fighting over the jewelweed. This young male was often the winner and would perch on occasion in the center of the patch on his prickly perch.
I posted three shots of the same bird today. If you care to comment, please pick one for a comment on the set.
I rarely get a chance to photograph Hummingbirds here. I was visiting my friends Ken (sirkillex) and Toni Hansen this afternoon. They created a beautiful flower garden in their yard for the purpose of attracting Hummingbirds. It was a great success. The Hummingbirds love the Bee Balm.
Edmonton, Alberta. July 28, 2014.
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This is an adolescent male ruby-throated hummingbird, fluffed out after some engagement at the feeders. :)
This little lady is less intimated by the clicking and flashing of the camera than her male counterpart.