This is the one that hangs out here all day. He's a ruby throated hummingbird, but when he tilts his head to drink you can't see his brightly colored neck as well.
When he's not drinking he sits in the tree watching over his territory so he can chase away any other little birds who try to get a drink.
These were taken with my 200mm lens and I did crop them a little. I'm hoping I'll be able to get a little closer next time.
It's time to link up your photos again! There are just a few rules.
- submit the url of your blog post, not your home page
- link up a photo that was taken by you
- include a link back to my blog in your post (you can use the button or a text link if you prefer)
- visit a few other blogs and leave some comment love
I'm going to start naming my This or That Thursday posts with the subject of whatever I'm sharing so it'll be easier to find a specific old post when I want to. You can still share whatever you'd like each week!
Okay, now let's see what you're sharing this week!
Okay, now let's see what you're sharing this week!
It´s just wonderful - for me as a swede, hummingbirds seem so exotic and amazing! I wish I could have some in my garden, but I don´t think I´ll ever see THAT happen..! :-D
ReplyDeleteLovely shots! :-)
Never get tired of seeing those little guys!
ReplyDeleteWow - how amazing to see birds like that in your backyard. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely story... made me smile. Typical that they reject the pretty on eh? Sometimes the cheap plastic version does the trick I guess.
ReplyDeleteMollyxxx
So pretty!!! <3
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Hummingbirds are so hard to capture but you captured them perfectly!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I love hummingbirds! We've got a couple of really good shots my husband took of one a few years ago. :)
ReplyDeleteoh how sweet.. I love hummingbirds.. Amazing captures
ReplyDeleteOh wow! What beautiful shots of such a gorgeous animal! I love the sunlight in the first picture!
ReplyDeleteAmazing - hummingbirds are such cool birds. I love how your feeder is nestled in the tree. Makes for a challenge capturing those fast guys!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures! We have a very shady property so it's hard for us to attract hummingbirds. They're such amazing little creatures!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I'm working on this too. I hope my pictures will be as nice!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! Amazing you were able to capture the little bugger!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the hummingbirds! I am new here. First time linking up. I am now following you GFC and Twitter. Look forward to looking around your blog and photos. :)
ReplyDeleteLauren Rebecca
I love hummingbirds. I haven't seen any yet this season, but I do have my plastic feeder up. Your pictures are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! And worth the wait. I can never capture them well, so I'm jealous of your gorgeous pictures.
ReplyDeleteWe had so many hummingbirds the first year we lived here and I figured out it was because someone had left a feeder in a tree out of my sight line from the ktichen! ;) I put one out but somehow it kept leaking. I think I need to try again. They are so beautiful. Wonderful captures, Deb! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love the hummers, I have good luck with all the feeders its just having good luck getting a shot ha.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely wonderful photos ~ so glad you got the right feeder ~ thanks for hosting this hop ~ thanks for sharing, namaste, ^_^
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm amazed they found your feeder so quickly. We put a plastic feeder out last year and never saw any hummingbirds. We have plenty of other birds though. We'll have to keep trying. Love your pics! The perspective is great, like peeking in on his little world ;)
ReplyDeleteOh wow!!! I love these. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots! I love hummingbirds! We had 3 that would frequent our feeder. Although we had a bully also that wouldn't let any of the other hummingbirds eat too long. :) I don't have my feeder out yet though because I think it is still too chilly for them. Hopefully I'll see some soon!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and soft pictures of hummingbird.
ReplyDeleteGood to get such clear pictures of a small bird!
In my post I used a 300mm lens.
Have a great weekend.
The hummingbirds are so friendly and lovely. Beautiful colors too. Great photos !
ReplyDeleteHave a nice Thursday, Deb. Kind regards, Synnöve
A-mazing shots Deb! They are SO cute & delicate all at the same time.
ReplyDeleteWOW Deb- 100% impressed that you captured that little guy. I try so hard to get them. They see my camera & go & hide- but they really like my son who is able to get plenty of shots with his point & shoot :) You have just reminded me that our feeder needs to be refilled.
ReplyDeleteWe use to have a glass hummingbird feeder until it broke. I think you've just inspired to try out another! Thanks Deb
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos! Really need to get a hummingbird feeder hung up here!
ReplyDeletefantastic photos! still a little to early for hummingbirds around my neck of the woods!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love hummingbirds! Funny, that they prefer the basic plastic feeder... who knew!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see more ;D
Amazing pictures of the hummingbird! :)
ReplyDeleteHe's a cute little guy! Great photos of him. I'm looking forward to getting a few hummingbird photos this summer too :)
ReplyDeleteHow pretty! I bought a hummingbird feeder recently and they just never visit it. Now I know why. (It is a pretty metal and glass one.)
ReplyDeleteBe sure and get on that has the spouts like the ones in my pictures. I think it's the tube hanging from the bottom that they don't like. Hope you get visitors!
DeleteOh how fun Deb...I need to get mine up I bought late last year.
ReplyDeleteSo cool. And if I weren't scared of birds, I'd have a feeder too. :-)
ReplyDeleteGasp! Beautiful photos Deb. I would love these little birds in my garden but we're too far north for them. I've got a contact who is so into photographing hummingbirds and he sent me a photo a few days ago of one building a nest and even the nest was make so beautifully and was cone shaped aswell. I'm hoping that one day he'll write me a guest post with tips on how to photograph them.
ReplyDeletehusband said he saw one here, but i've yet to confirm. i need to get another feeder hung as i don't think they particularly like the one i've had out for a while.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics! I love humming birds; they are so cute!
ReplyDeleteWow, awesome shot of the one where he's drinking! So beautiful! xxx
ReplyDeletebeautiful deb!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots Deb. Isn't it funny how they prefer the plastic to the glass. I wonder why that would be!!!
ReplyDeleteI wish we could get lovely wee birds but there are too many seagulls and crows here. I can sometimes hear them singing but can't see them. I'll just have to keep my eyes open for them.
Fabulous shots! What a beautiful little bird. I keep thinking about getting a hummingbird feeder. You may have just inspired me! :)
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to be able to watch hummingbirds from your window.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness what a wonderful sight to behold! I want me some hummingbird feeder! ^^,
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL photo! I would like to join.
ReplyDeleteit is rare that you see the beautiful color of a hummingbirds neck! these pics just made me smile. happy day to you!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos. What a good job capturing the elusive hummingbird. I love to watch them at my parents' house, but one noise and they are gone!
ReplyDeleteI love a party. This is my first time to enJOY yours. Thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done. Hummingbirds are so pretty.
ReplyDeletebeautiful shots ~ love the light...
ReplyDeleteI've had the hardest time trying to capture a photo of hummingbirds. I am so impressed. These are gorgeous shots.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures! You're very lucky to have them where you are :)
ReplyDeleteDeb these are GORGEOUS! I can't get over the soft colors and the light and how clear they are... so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous little bird and wonderful captures.
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing photos!! Capturing that little guy must have been quite the task! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteReally amazing!
ReplyDeleteAmazing shots! We watched a live ustream yesterday with two humming birds hatching, just amazing!
ReplyDeleteI'm blown away that you could get such great shots of these little humming birds!
DeleteThese are beautiful Deb! That's got to be a really hard shot to get! Amazing!! My grandparents loved hummingbirds. They had a feeder right outside their breakfast room window and they'd sit and watch them for hours. :) Hummingbirds always make me think of them.
ReplyDeleteAmazing shots, hummingbirds are hard to capture, they're so fast!
ReplyDeleteI wish we had hummingbirds in my country. ;_;
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots!!
Great shots! The hummingbirds are just about to start coming through our parts and I look forward to getting some shots! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteLove watching the hummers- especially when they are fussing at each other for "dibs" on the feeder. So cute- nice capture!
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