I took more photos of hummingbirds this evening, and thought I'd share! As always, click on the images for a larger, clearer view.
We don't have any flowers blooming in the garden, so I'm stuck with photographing them at rest, or at the feeders. Looks like I might be in the market for another feeder! They seem to enjoy the two I have, and three to choose from might be even more fun! I already have a garden hook to hang it from ... just need something to hang on it! Maybe for Mother's Day.... *grin* The "flowers" on this feeder is really bleached out from the HOT sun!
The second feeder is a year or two newer, quite a bit smaller, and not quite as faded. This little green hummer really liked to zoom in for a snack!
I love how they zip in and out, peek around the feeder, and chirp to each other. I also think it's amazing how sometimes they can fly so quietly, and other times they make all kinds of racket!
The air was nice and fresh today and the breeze was refreshing, after the past two days of storms. Everything looks so sharp and clear after rain knocks down the dust in the air.
At the other feeder, things are a bit more relaxed. This little one really enjoys resting on the wire trellis I have around the herbs.
And this is one I haven't photographed before! It seems to be extra tiny, and it's feathers don't seem to be as full. Maybe it's a juvenile?
I'm telling you, the wire trellis is quite popular! *grin*
Hope you enjoyed the photos ... I sure enjoy taking them!
Wow, Anna, you caught the little hummers in mid-flight! And you have several different types. How wonderful! Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos with us.
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | May 09, 2011 at 07:14 PM
FABULOUS PHOTOS! WOW, YOUR HUMMERS ARE PRECIOUS! I hope "mine" hurry and get up here. They are so fun to watch! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | April 29, 2011 at 07:59 PM
Awesome shots of the hummers, what kind of lens are you using????
Posted by: Kellie | April 29, 2011 at 03:28 PM
I totally enjoyed your gorgeous Photos!!!
Have a great weekend,
Hugs
Vicki
Posted by: Vicki | April 29, 2011 at 07:46 AM
What wonderful wonderful photos! TFS Anna!!!
Posted by: Jami | April 28, 2011 at 04:22 PM
Thanks for the great pictures. You must be right on their migration path or something to get so many. Or maybe they just know you guys are extra special! Must get my feeder out if it finally warms up for a few days. Hugs.
Posted by: Troy Louise | April 28, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Oh Anna, what awesome photography! I truly enjoy and appreciate all of the photos you take and post. Thank you!
Posted by: Susan H | April 28, 2011 at 10:38 AM
These photos are wonderful Anna! I spent an hour one day trying to get photos at my moms feeder- I had a kink in my neck for a week after! These are stunning!
Posted by: Diane | April 28, 2011 at 09:42 AM
Amazing photos Anna! I love the action you captured!
Posted by: Kathyc on SCS | April 28, 2011 at 05:31 AM
These photos are spectacular! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Kathy Martin | April 28, 2011 at 05:09 AM
These are just gorgeous, Anna! It is not quite time for the Hummers in PA, but I look forward to them every summer. I enjoy the Humming Bird Moth that comes to visit, also!
Posted by: Mary Anne K. | April 28, 2011 at 03:17 AM
Amazing shots!
Posted by: Anthonette | April 27, 2011 at 09:41 PM
Your pictures are incredible! I finally had to get more feeders since one hummingbird was standing guard and kept chasing the others away!
Posted by: Terri W | April 27, 2011 at 07:56 PM
BEAUTIFUL pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Karen T | April 27, 2011 at 07:22 PM
You got some amazing shots, I just had to fill our feeders again last night, about a week and a half they last, we have three of them.
At night we must have 10 or so flying around.
They sure are fun to watch, and when Toby goes out they will fly down to him.
Hugs,
Di
Posted by: Diana Gibbs | April 27, 2011 at 06:30 PM
I LOVE hummers. Sure wish I had more luck getting them to visit. (It might have something to do with a very rambuncious dog!) SO I will visit them here and at my Sister's. Hugs....
Posted by: Carol Dee | April 27, 2011 at 06:13 PM
Hi Anna...thank you for sharing your amazing humming bird pics - incredible !
However, find me a nest to photograph -- I've never-ever seen one in person, even tho we have a huge group of hummers that fly in each summer at the cottage. It's suppose to be about the size of a silver dollar -- what I wouldn't pay to see one :)
Posted by: Robb_eeie | April 27, 2011 at 06:10 PM
I think we will have to put out a feeder this year and see if we get any action. We have some pretty little birds fly in, but I have only seen one hummer so far. We use to have them fly in while we were watering the plants and one landed on the hose I was holding. Quite exciting to see and the first time I had seen one actually stop flying.
Posted by: NormaJ | April 27, 2011 at 05:50 PM
These are such wonderful photos!!!! Wow! Great photography.
Posted by: Connie Gregoire | April 27, 2011 at 05:33 PM
I love seeing this photos, I need to get my feeder hung up at my apartment. We have had some cold and strange weather here in Utah so I am not sure when we will see Hummingbirds this year. I love watching them, I hope they don't mind pigeons my apt complex is infested with pigeons. As always thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Katie | April 27, 2011 at 05:17 PM