Costa's Hummingbird
Sep 14, 2023 19:17:57 #
Far North of its usual range- Southern California and Mexico. Individuals have been photographed as far north as Alaska!
Taken at Tacoma's Point Defiance Zoo. This bird was Not on exhibit!
The flower this particular Hummer was so very interested in is a Baby Sage.
#2 through #7 is the same bird, same flower, different wing positions. Note the yellow pollen on his upper beak!
Z9, 500pF, 1/3200, f 5.6, ISO 2800. I like the look of the blurred wings.
Zoo visit was a bust. Few animals on display, too many women pushing strollers! Could not enter some venues due to the number of strollers blocking the way!
Download and enjoy!
Taken at Tacoma's Point Defiance Zoo. This bird was Not on exhibit!
The flower this particular Hummer was so very interested in is a Baby Sage.
#2 through #7 is the same bird, same flower, different wing positions. Note the yellow pollen on his upper beak!
Z9, 500pF, 1/3200, f 5.6, ISO 2800. I like the look of the blurred wings.
Zoo visit was a bust. Few animals on display, too many women pushing strollers! Could not enter some venues due to the number of strollers blocking the way!
Download and enjoy!
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Sep 14, 2023 19:41:46 #
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Sep 14, 2023 19:47:23 #
Really great set Timothy, I love the yellow pollen on the bill. I think it's an Anna's Hummingbird. The gorget is definitely red. A Costa's would be purple.
Sep 14, 2023 20:12:06 #
Sep 14, 2023 20:27:44 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Really great set Timothy, I love the yellow pollen on the bill. I think it's an Anna's Hummingbird. The gorget is definitely red. A Costa's would be purple.
Thanx! The white throat and white eye flash show Costa’s. I thought juvenile Anna’s but no.
Sep 14, 2023 20:28:18 #
Sep 14, 2023 20:28:29 #
CCPhotoist wrote:
Beautiful pictures. I really like the last one.
Thanx! Hard to catch them on the wing with eyes shut!
Sep 14, 2023 20:47:04 #
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Sep 15, 2023 00:48:17 #
Wow! What an outstanding set of hummer photos, Tim!!
I love all of them!!
I love all of them!!
Sep 15, 2023 01:35:39 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Wow! What an outstanding set of hummer photos, Tim!!
I love all of them!!
I love all of them!!
Thanx! Fortuitous captures!
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