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Nov 20, 2021 18:32:49   #
jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN
 
LeeK wrote:
Nice shots. I really love these but unfortunately they're not around as much as the Anna. You are lucky.


Thank you Leek

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Nov 21, 2021 08:21:07   #
tcthome Loc: NJ
 

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Nov 21, 2021 08:31:08   #
ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA
 
Excellent photos, Jim.

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Nov 21, 2021 09:03:22   #
jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN
 
ecobin wrote:
Excellent photos, Jim.


Thank you Elliot

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Nov 21, 2021 11:25:46   #
Paul Petrus Loc: Sarasota, Florida
 
Great shots - thank you!

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Nov 21, 2021 11:46:21   #
artesdecobo
 
jdtonkinson wrote:
The Rufous Hummingbird is found mostly in the West.

The brilliant orange male and the green-and-orange female Rufous Hummingbird are relentless attackers at flowers and feeders, going after (if not always defeating) even the large hummingbirds of the Southwest, which can be double their weight. It is extremely territorial at all times of year, attacking any visiting hummingbird, including much larger species. They’ve been seen chasing chipmunks away from their nests.
The wingbeat frequency of Rufous Hummingbirds has been recorded at 52–62 wingbeats per second.

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Nice shots Jim. Did you notice the bird is banded on the left leg?

Bubba

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Nov 21, 2021 13:11:46   #
limeybiker
 
Lucky fellow, we only have the Ruby Throated, here on the Right hand side. Had to travel to Alaska to see my first Rufous.

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Nov 21, 2021 13:56:45   #
jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN
 
artesdecobo wrote:
Nice shots Jim. Did you notice the bird is banded on the left leg?

Bubba


Yes I did see that. These were taken at the Sonoran Desert Museum in Tucson in a Hummingbird aviary. Apparently they band them

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Nov 21, 2021 13:58:41   #
MT native Loc: Big Sky Country — Montana
 
Very nice series for sure. Hummingbirds are the best.

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Nov 21, 2021 14:29:40   #
artesdecobo
 
jdtonkinson wrote:
Yes I did see that. These were taken at the Sonoran Desert Museum in Tucson in a Hummingbird aviary. Apparently they band them


How neat. That must be a very delicate procedure.

Bubba

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Nov 21, 2021 14:31:38   #
KindaSpikey Loc: English living in San Diego
 
I'm originally from the UK where we don't have hummingbirds in the wild, so when I moved here to San Diego, it was a real treat to see them so close, drinking from the feeder on our patio. Hummingbird pics were one of the first things I photographed when I arrived here 15 years ago. I still enjoy taking pictures of them today, and there's something very satisfying about being able to successfully "freeze" the motion of their wings while in flight!
Your pictures are are a great example, and nicely done! Have a great day and Keep shooting!

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Nov 21, 2021 16:47:23   #
khildy Loc: Brownsburg, IN
 
jdtonkinson wrote:
The Rufous Hummingbird is found mostly in the West.

The brilliant orange male and the green-and-orange female Rufous Hummingbird are relentless attackers at flowers and feeders, going after (if not always defeating) even the large hummingbirds of the Southwest, which can be double their weight. It is extremely territorial at all times of year, attacking any visiting hummingbird, including much larger species. They’ve been seen chasing chipmunks away from their nests.
The wingbeat frequency of Rufous Hummingbirds has been recorded at 52–62 wingbeats per second.

Downloads are best.
Hope you enjoy these
The Rufous Hummingbird is found mostly in the West... (show quote)



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Nov 21, 2021 18:07:42   #
jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN
 
MT native wrote:
Very nice series for sure. Hummingbirds are the best.


Thanks Dennis

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Nov 21, 2021 18:07:57   #
jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN
 
khildy wrote:


Thanks glad you liked them

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Nov 21, 2021 18:09:06   #
jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN
 
KindaSpikey wrote:
I'm originally from the UK where we don't have hummingbirds in the wild, so when I moved here to San Diego, it was a real treat to see them so close, drinking from the feeder on our patio. Hummingbird pics were one of the first things I photographed when I arrived here 15 years ago. I still enjoy taking pictures of them today, and there's something very satisfying about being able to successfully "freeze" the motion of their wings while in flight!
Your pictures are are a great example, and nicely done! Have a great day and Keep shooting!
I'm originally from the UK where we don't have hum... (show quote)


Thank you very much. I love Hummingbirds and enjoy trying to capture them.

A couple of weeks ago, I had the great pleasure of having a Rivoli (formerly called Magnificant) land on my hand briefly. Made my day

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