Hummingbird
- Thread starter Amy Earl
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AlanLichty
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Neat capture - were you waiting around for one to show up or was this just a chance shot? If you put out some feeders you can increase your chances to see them.
Beautiful image of a hummer.
Amy Earl
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I heard the hummingbird before I saw it, they make a pretty distinct hum. Then it hung around for awhile visiting all the flowers in the garden, so I had time to grab the camera. I put out one feeder but it didn't get any attention, not sure why. Maybe because there was plenty of real nectar around. I will try feeders again this year.
Thanks Ben!
AlanLichty
Moderator
We have four of them around our house and there is almost constant activity so we are quite used to their sounds. They hang out in trees and bushes making lots of almost clicking sounds advertising their claim to each feeder. The Anna's Hummers in our area are rather territorial and will often chase other off from "their" feeder.
How cool Amy! I really like this. I have photographed a few hummingbirds through the years, but it's been pretty rare for me. So I always enjoy seeing someone capture one as nicely as yours. I do hope it comes back this year and brings along a few friends.
Now for some reason I started to wonder, where do they go in the winter? I can't imagine them migrating to warmer climates with those little wings of theirs.
Now for some reason I started to wonder, where do they go in the winter? I can't imagine them migrating to warmer climates with those little wings of theirs.
AlanLichty
Moderator
Guess what Jim - some of them actually migrate all the way to Mexico and back every year. Anna's Hummingbirds in the Pacific NW stay put all year and get even more territorial about protecting their favorite feeders.
Nice color palette in this Amy. The light green OOF background works to make the image pop.
Joe Colozzo
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Beautiful Image and colors here. I love HB shots!!!