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| Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 12:49 am Post subject: Hummingbirds caught in action |
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I managed to photograph a hummingbird while sitting on the front deck this evening. This ruby-throated one has been hanging around for a while and I finally managed to capture a shot. I am so fascinated by these little critters!
hummingbird approaching feeder ( photo / image / picture from Tammyd's Garden )
hungry hummingbird ( photo / image / picture from Tammyd's Garden )
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Really great photographs of a delightful little bird. How I wish we had hummingbirds here in Scotland.
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Great shots of such sweet little creatures.
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Great job! I admire the patience you had to catch those shots. He's cute too.
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Those are great pictures!
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| Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 1:06 am Post subject: |
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I'm fascinated by the Hummingbirds too Tammy...aren't they amazing little birds to watch? Great shots.
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Tammyd
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| Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 3:11 am Post subject: |
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Here are a few more shots captured this evening. The hummers are kind of having a war over this feeder. The ruby throated one perches on my garden arch and watches this feeder lest another hummer should dare to approach! 
( photo / image / picture from Tammyd's Garden )
( photo / image / picture from Tammyd's Garden )
( photo / image / picture from Tammyd's Garden )
( photo / image / picture from Tammyd's Garden )
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That last picture looks like he's about to take you on for getting his picture
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Yes, that hummer is serious about that feeder. He hovers around in the air near the feeder daring any other to approach!
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I have that exact same feeder, seems to work very well. And like you, I also do not add the red color to my sugar water, I think it is better for them.
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