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Jun 29, 2022 14:16:56   #
dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho
 
I have been successful taking photos of Hummingbirds flying to feeders and such but never was I lucky enough to photograph one sitting still. Yesterday after running to my truck to get my camera to photograph a Monarch butterfly and taking its photograph I saw two Hummingbirds flitting about 3 feet from my head. One of them then landed in a tall tree and sat there patiently while I took photos of it. I THINK it is an Anna's Hummingbird because in one of the photos you can see some red beading on the front of the neck. I am not sure though. It also seems more brown than the green I am used to seeing. Maybe the difference between male and female.

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Dennis









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Jun 29, 2022 14:18:15   #
flyguy Loc: Las Cruces, New Mexico
 
Excellent photos in my opinion.

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Jun 29, 2022 14:22:46   #
Mustanger Loc: Grants Pass, Oregon USA
 
Wow! It was worth the wait for these gorgeous pictures! I'd say this is more a Female or Juvenile Rufous Hummer not an Anna's...but as always I bow to those with superior knowledge. Thanks for posting, Walt

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Jun 29, 2022 14:30:00   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
dennis2146 wrote:
I have been successful taking photos of Hummingbirds flying to feeders and such but never was I lucky enough to photograph one sitting still. Yesterday after running to my truck to get my camera to photograph a Monarch butterfly and taking its photograph I saw two Hummingbirds flitting about 3 feet from my head. One of them then landed in a tall tree and sat there patiently while I took photos of it. I THINK it is an Anna's Hummingbird because in one of the photos you can see some red beading on the front of the neck. I am not sure though. It also seems more brown than the green I am used to seeing. Maybe the difference between male and female.

Please feel free to make any comments.

Dennis
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Beautifully done ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Jun 29, 2022 14:31:33   #
Tom DePuy Loc: Waxhaw, N.C.
 
dennis2146 wrote:
I have been successful taking photos of Hummingbirds flying to feeders and such but never was I lucky enough to photograph one sitting still. Yesterday after running to my truck to get my camera to photograph a Monarch butterfly and taking its photograph I saw two Hummingbirds flitting about 3 feet from my head. One of them then landed in a tall tree and sat there patiently while I took photos of it. I THINK it is an Anna's Hummingbird because in one of the photos you can see some red beading on the front of the neck. I am not sure though. It also seems more brown than the green I am used to seeing. Maybe the difference between male and female.

Please feel free to make any comments.

Dennis
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Excellent photos Dennis

Tom

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Jun 29, 2022 14:41:50   #
NMGal Loc: NE NM
 
Beautiful little bird.

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Jun 29, 2022 14:56:33   #
Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA
 
dennis2146 wrote:
I have been successful taking photos of Hummingbirds flying to feeders and such but never was I lucky enough to photograph one sitting still. Yesterday after running to my truck to get my camera to photograph a Monarch butterfly and taking its photograph I saw two Hummingbirds flitting about 3 feet from my head. One of them then landed in a tall tree and sat there patiently while I took photos of it. I THINK it is an Anna's Hummingbird because in one of the photos you can see some red beading on the front of the neck. I am not sure though. It also seems more brown than the green I am used to seeing. Maybe the difference between male and female.

Please feel free to make any comments.

Dennis
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Wonderful set! Thanx for sharing.

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Jun 29, 2022 15:08:28   #
Amator21 Loc: California
 
dennis2146 wrote:
I have been successful taking photos of Hummingbirds flying to feeders and such but never was I lucky enough to photograph one sitting still. Yesterday after running to my truck to get my camera to photograph a Monarch butterfly and taking its photograph I saw two Hummingbirds flitting about 3 feet from my head. One of them then landed in a tall tree and sat there patiently while I took photos of it. I THINK it is an Anna's Hummingbird because in one of the photos you can see some red beading on the front of the neck. I am not sure though. It also seems more brown than the green I am used to seeing. Maybe the difference between male and female.

Please feel free to make any comments.

Dennis
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You certainly made the most out of a fortunate situation. Lovely pictures!
Thank you for posting!
Poul.

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Jun 29, 2022 15:17:17   #
Toment Loc: FL, IL
 
Good shots! Certainly different.
Thanks

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Jun 29, 2022 15:28:13   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Beautiful set, Dennis!

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Jun 29, 2022 15:33:22   #
Ed48 Loc: Superior, Wisconsin
 
Great photos!!! This is the first time I saw a hummingbird sitting still. Thanks for posting.

Ed48

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Jun 29, 2022 18:21:28   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Really nice, Dennis.

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Jun 30, 2022 05:57:29   #
tcthome Loc: NJ
 

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Jun 30, 2022 07:31:11   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
dennis2146 wrote:
I have been successful taking photos of Hummingbirds flying to feeders and such but never was I lucky enough to photograph one sitting still. Yesterday after running to my truck to get my camera to photograph a Monarch butterfly and taking its photograph I saw two Hummingbirds flitting about 3 feet from my head. One of them then landed in a tall tree and sat there patiently while I took photos of it. I THINK it is an Anna's Hummingbird because in one of the photos you can see some red beading on the front of the neck. I am not sure though. It also seems more brown than the green I am used to seeing. Maybe the difference between male and female.

Please feel free to make any comments.

Dennis
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Great set!!!

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Jun 30, 2022 07:59:03   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
Not sure of the species, but a nice couple shots, Dennis. If it's a Rufous it's either very young or a female, those guys are usually unmistakable.

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