Hummingbirds Are Back
Mar 25, 2018 10:53:55 #
Charlie'smom wrote:
Those are nice! IâÃÂÃÂm just a newbie and have been shooting the hummingbirds in our back yard. These were shot on a Nikon D5500 with a Tamron 70-300 lens. I’m not sure what the second bird is.
Your second shot looks like a mockingbird. You might want to get a longer lens for birds. I've had some success with my Tam 16-300, but I had to move closer.
Thanks for taking time to look and comment Charlie'smom.
Mar 25, 2018 10:55:33 #
Mustanger wrote:
LOVE these shots! SO well done....wonder which Hummer this is? (I'm always trying to hone my bird ID skills!) Possibly a Calliope? Just a guess...
These are Anna's Hummingbirds and are very common to our area. We'll be getting some Rufous for a week or two as they migrate north, and I always look forward to seeing them in the spring.
I'm glad you enjoyed these Mustanger. Thanks for the visit.
Mar 25, 2018 11:00:11 #
Rob48 wrote:
Well done as usual, Vicki; how did you get hummers to come feed on your property?
Many thanks Rob. I was going to say something silly about leaving the gate open....I guess they like what I feed them, a mixture of 1 part sugar to 4 parts water. If I get it too sweet, they don't seem as interested. I've also noticed some of the bigger birds drinking from the feeders, so it's no wonder I have to fill them daily.
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