Another Bunch of Hummingbirds
May 3, 2017 16:06:46 #
ddrum wrote:
Very nice shots!
I appreciate the time you've taken to look and comment ddrum. Thank you.
May 3, 2017 17:13:31 #
Wonderfully composed, which is amazing to me, since I am thinking they do not sit for very long so you can get the best angle! Really well done, Vicki, and I never tire of well done images!
May 3, 2017 18:51:54 #
carlysue wrote:
Wonderfully composed, which is amazing to me, since I am thinking they do not sit for very long so you can get the best angle! Really well done, Vicki, and I never tire of well done images!
Thoughtful input is greatly appreciated, and you always seem to spend a lot of time analyzing. Thanks so much Carla. I'm glad you enjoyed these.
May 3, 2017 22:39:29 #
SierraDeltaPhotog
Loc: Prescott, AZ elevation 6,000 ft
Thanks for sharing. I lived in Novato from 87-89, beautiful place. When I moved back to Orange County; the Loma Prieta/World Series earthquake took place while my house was in escrow.
For those following this post, the hummers are migrating north. We had 4 Anas that stayed with us in Prescott through the winter, but for the past few weeks we've had around 40 or more at a time around our 2 feeders at sunset. During the day they chase each other off, but as sunset draws near, every feeder opening is full and several are hovering waiting for an opening. We have been going through over 8 cups of feeding solution a week; we probably went through less than that all winter. I have some low light photos taken through a window that I need to try to clean up before posting. My guess is that they migrate across the Sonora Desert when the cactus flowers start to bloom.
For those following this post, the hummers are migrating north. We had 4 Anas that stayed with us in Prescott through the winter, but for the past few weeks we've had around 40 or more at a time around our 2 feeders at sunset. During the day they chase each other off, but as sunset draws near, every feeder opening is full and several are hovering waiting for an opening. We have been going through over 8 cups of feeding solution a week; we probably went through less than that all winter. I have some low light photos taken through a window that I need to try to clean up before posting. My guess is that they migrate across the Sonora Desert when the cactus flowers start to bloom.
May 4, 2017 14:17:07 #
Tikva
Loc: Waukesha, WI
Very nice set. I don't have the opportunity to see them in person, so I appreciate your shots. I can't put up a bird feeder where I live.
May 4, 2017 14:31:02 #
vicksart wrote:
These are for those of you who aren't tired of seeing HBs. As long as they're willing to pose, I'll keep shooting. Their colors can be amazing, changing as the light hits them.
Excellent captures of the beautiful hummers, Vicki. They are some of the prettiest of our feathered friends.
May 5, 2017 21:32:29 #
Annie-Get-Your-Gun wrote:
Excellent captures of the beautiful hummers, Vicki. They are some of the prettiest of our feathered friends.
I find their feather definition interesting. Other birds, like doves, seem much smoother. Maybe there's less weight and a little more air in HB feathers. As you've pointed out, they're very pretty.
Thanks for the time you've taken to both look and comment AGYG. Your kind words are greatly appreciated.
May 9, 2017 14:26:33 #
May 11, 2017 00:55:57 #
topcat wrote:
Very nice
Thanks for taking time to look and comment topcat. I'm glad you enjoyed these.
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