Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Humming Right Along

Those of you who know me, know that I spend my spare time stalking my backyard for hummingbird photos. While I have feeders up to keep them happy, and encourage their return, I prefer to get shots of them in their own natural habitat (sans the feeders).

While I was out today, I noticed one that looked very different from those that I have seen in years past. It did not have the metallic green back that many of our backyard hummers have, but rather it was rusty coloured



. The markings were much darker, and the eyes much bigger than the greenback hummers. I was very patient waiting for him/her to get comfy with my presence, and then I saw his treasure!


I have not looked this one up yet, so if you know for sure what type of hummingbird it is, please let me know. If I figure it out first I will come back and let you know :-)

8 comments:

  1. I do not know and have not seen anything quite like this little guy. WOW, great shot. Stalking is a good thing.

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    1. Thank you Jo, it was one of those wonderful moments that I couldn't be sure of until AFTER I downloaded the images and took a peek :-)

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  2. Great shots! I have never seen a hummingbird in real life. Probably because I have cats...

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    1. We have two cats too, but they stay inside, while I am outside stalking. :-)

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  3. I've never seen one like that before.

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    1. He's evidently a ruby-throated hummingbird :-) Thanks for taking a peek.

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  4. You are a very patient stalker. ;-) Thanks to you, I can enjoy these lovely hummingbird photos.

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    1. Heheh, I am afraid it has become an obsession, but one that reaps rewards that last.

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