If you click on the close-up photo, you'll see what I've not seen in the dozens of time she's bellied up to the trough: what looked like a mousy little brownish gray bird actually has quite a bit of fiery green in her plumage. [click on the photos to embiggenate and see even more detail]
I'm remembering why I loved this camera so much, and I'm glad I've got these photos of the pretty girl to remind me of her in the winter months. :)
Damn! How do you do it? They are 8 feet away from me and by the time I click the camera they are gone! Wonderful shots! I love these creatures! Always fun to watch!
ReplyDeleteA branch placed near the feeder where the hummer could perch might get you some good shots.
ReplyDeleteI am fortunate in that Napa's hummingbirds do NOT fly south in winter. They are luckily for me year-round residents.
ReplyDeleteMUCH better :-)
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ReplyDeleteExcellent shots!
ReplyDeleteLook at these humming birds, second or third post down.
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