Some that Humm... (Page 2): :sm24: :sm24: :sm24: As a side note I have been getting my hummingbird feeders for the last several years with perches. I read that the birds use up a...

khildy Loc: Brownsburg, IN

Soul Dr. wrote:

As promised, here are some more images I captured this week of some of the Hummingbirds that have been visiting our feeder.
All that I have taken are of female Ruby-Throated hummers. I have only seen a male a couple of times and he only visited for a few seconds at the feed. So I haven't been able to get any captures of him.
So please enjoy these females and do the download to better view their beauty.

will

As a side note I have been getting my hummingbird feeders for the last several years with perches. I read that the birds use up a quarter of what they drink by having to hover.

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Soul Dr. wrote:

As promised, here are some more images I captured this week of some of the Hummingbirds that have been visiting our feeder.
All that I have taken are of female Ruby-Throated hummers. I have only seen a male a couple of times and he only visited for a few seconds at the feed. So I haven't been able to get any captures of him.
So please enjoy these females and do the download to better view their beauty.

will

Awesome ⭐⭐⭐

Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY

Soul Dr. wrote:

As promised, here are some more images I captured this week of some of the Hummingbirds that have been visiting our feeder.
All that I have taken are of female Ruby-Throated hummers. I have only seen a male a couple of times and he only visited for a few seconds at the feed. So I haven't been able to get any captures of him.
So please enjoy these females and do the download to better view their beauty.

will

Very fine set, Dr.!

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

khildy wrote:

As a side note I have been getting my hummingbird feeders for the last several years with perches. I read that the birds use up a quarter of what they drink by having to hover.

Thanks for taking a look and commenting. As for feeders having perches, this is what I found about that.

Should hummingbird feeders have a perch?
Perches on feeders are not necessary but may permit you to get better looks at the birds. Perches also allow larger, non-hovering birds (finches, woodpecker, orioles, etc.) to use the feeders. If this is not something you want, use feeders without perches. ... Watch which feeders the hummingbirds prefer.

Like most things, there are pros and cons to them.

will

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

joecichjr wrote:

Awesome ⭐⭐⭐

Thanks much Joe. Appreciate you looking and commenting.

will

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

Bubalola wrote:

Very fine set, Dr.!

Thank you sir. Appreciate you taking the time to take a look.

will

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Well done, Will. Nicely posed and detailed shots. I know they don’t pose but your timing was good!

dglueck Loc: Rochester, NY

I also have finally seen males the last couple of days. Attached is what I think is a juvenile male. He has one red dot (feather?) on his throat. Got a few of an adult male today, but out of focus. I use a Canon R6 with EF 100-400 II. This latest autofocus might be great for most stuff in motion, but it doesn't stand a chance against the birds on my feeders. Hummers, finches, woodpeckers...

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Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

Cwilson341 wrote:

Well done, Will. Nicely posed and detailed shots. I know they don’t pose but your timing was good!

Thank you very much Carol. I appreciate your visit and encouraging remarks.

will

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

dglueck wrote:

I also have finally seen males the last couple of days. Attached is what I think is a juvenile male. He has one red dot (feather?) on his throat. Got a few of an adult male today, but out of focus. I use a Canon R6 with EF 100-400 II. This latest autofocus might be great for most stuff in motion, but it doesn't stand a chance against the birds on my feeders. Hummers, finches, woodpeckers...

We have 2 males and 3 females in our vicinity now. As Hummers are very territorial, one has taken over the feeder and chases all the rest away when they try to feed. He sits on our neighbor's fence that is about 15 ft. from the feeder, and goes after any other Hummer trying to get a drink at the feeder.
It's amazing, the acrobatic maneuvers these little flyers can do when they are chasing each other!

will

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

Soul Dr. wrote:

As promised, here are some more images I captured this week of some of the Hummingbirds that have been visiting our feeder.
All that I have taken are of female Ruby-Throated hummers. I have only seen a male a couple of times and he only visited for a few seconds at the feed. So I haven't been able to get any captures of him.
So please enjoy these females and do the download to better view their beauty.

will

Great set! Nice, sharp shots. I enjoy the blurred wing effect. Thanx for sharing.

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

Sinewsworn wrote:

Great set! Nice, sharp shots. I enjoy the blurred wing effect. Thanx for sharing.

Thank you Timothy for your visit and nice comments. I too like the blurred wing effect. To me it shows some motion instead of the hummer looking like it's pasted in the air.

will