Hummers Mating: I had never witnessed hummers mating before, much less capture it in photos. The first two shots are the pair going through a courtship flight display before they...

artesdecobo

I had never witnessed hummers mating before, much less capture it in photos. The first two shots are the pair going through a courtship flight display before they "tumbled" onto my deck. I thought they were fighting, but then recognized what was really going on. They were partly hidden from me by deck railing pickets, but I managed a few shots. I hope you enjoy these images.

Bubba

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UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Unique series, Bubba! Well done.

artesdecobo

UTMike wrote:

Unique series, Bubba! Well done.

Thank you very much, Mike.

Bubba

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Great captures.

artesdecobo

NMGal wrote:

Great captures.

Thank you, Barbara.

Bubba

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

artesdecobo wrote:

I had never witnessed hummers mating before, much less capture it in photos. The first two shots are the pair going through a courtship flight display before they "tumbled" onto my deck. I thought they were fighting, but then recognized what was really going on. They were partly hidden from me by deck railing pickets, but I managed a few shots. I hope you enjoy these images.

Bubba

Hummingbirds

They're so fast, they probably finished in half a second 💚💚💚💚💚

artesdecobo

joecichjr wrote:

Hummingbirds

They're so fast, they probably finished in half a second 💚💚💚💚💚

Thanks for commenting, Joe. It did not take long.

Bubba

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Cool photos. I've seen that before, but I thought they were fighting. When were these taken? That looks like a very young male. This year's hatch maybe?

artesdecobo

Retired CPO wrote:

Cool photos. I've seen that before, but I thought they were fighting. When were these taken? That looks like a very young male. This year's hatch maybe?

Thanks, Chief. These were taken last Tuesday, 27 Sept. The male is indeed young but dominates my two feeders. I think he was here earlier in the spring too.

Bubba

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

artesdecobo wrote:

Thanks, Chief. These were taken last Tuesday, 27 Sept. The male is indeed young but dominates my two feeders. I think he was here earlier in the spring too.

Bubba

Getting an early start in life, I guess

He's going to be hell on wheels when he's two years old, I reckon!!

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

artesdecobo wrote:

I had never witnessed hummers mating before, much less capture it in photos. The first two shots are the pair going through a courtship flight display before they "tumbled" onto my deck. I thought they were fighting, but then recognized what was really going on. They were partly hidden from me by deck railing pickets, but I managed a few shots. I hope you enjoy these images.

Bubba

tcthome Loc: NJ

Excellent captures.

ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA

Wow - how long did it take to get those great shots?

PattyW60 Loc: Northwest Illinois

Wow...these are all great shots, Bubba! That is definitely a young male. I'm guessing you must live in a warmer climate to see them mating at this time of year. It sure is fun to watch them zip through the yard, chasing each other though! Thanks for sharing!
Patty

junglejim1949 Loc: Sacramento,CA

artesdecobo wrote:

I had never witnessed hummers mating before, much less capture it in photos. The first two shots are the pair going through a courtship flight display before they "tumbled" onto my deck. I thought they were fighting, but then recognized what was really going on. They were partly hidden from me by deck railing pickets, but I managed a few shots. I hope you enjoy these images.

Bubba

Amazing captures