Baby Hummingbird Still Under Mom's Care: I saw this fledgling hummer land on a fern and stayed put (kind of unusual). Then another hummer briefly joined it and it was obvious that mom...

DJD Loc: Seal Beach, CA

I saw this fledgling hummer land on a fern and stayed put (kind of unusual). Then another hummer briefly joined it and it was obvious that mom was still nursing this little guy. I thought I had missed the photo opportunity, but shortly thereafter the little guy flew back on the fern and I grabbed my camera. D500 80-400

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Calling for mom
Calling for mom...

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Ah, there she is...
Ah, there she is......

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Hurry, I'm hungry
Hurry, I'm hungry...

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NMGal Loc: NE NM

Excellent set.

Crazytooth Loc: Suffolk, UK

Lovely captures and they tell a story

BlueMorel Loc: Southwest Michigan

Great catch of a rare sight! I often see our hummers perched on branches or the roof edge before refueling, but have never seen this!

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Wonderful capture of a unique event! 👍👍👍

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Properframe Loc: US Virginia

Great set. #2 is a terrific capture.

vonzip Loc: cape cod

Very cool. I've never seen the little guys. vz

TBerwick Loc: Houston, Texas

Never knew baby Hummers were so fuzzy. Nice group of shots.

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

DJD wrote:

I saw this fledgling hummer land on a fern and stayed put (kind of unusual). Then another hummer briefly joined it and it was obvious that mom was still nursing this little guy. I thought I had missed the photo opportunity, but shortly thereafter the little guy flew back on the fern and I grabbed my camera. D500 80-400

Beautiful lighting and details.

gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand

DJD wrote:

I saw this fledgling hummer land on a fern and stayed put (kind of unusual). Then another hummer briefly joined it and it was obvious that mom was still nursing this little guy. I thought I had missed the photo opportunity, but shortly thereafter the little guy flew back on the fern and I grabbed my camera. D500 80-400

Great series DJD

Bill_de Loc: US

Amazing set! I really enjoyed it.

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Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

DJD, you should be very proud of this outstanding and absolutely delightful series!

Going To Snap Loc: Florida

WOW, Was the first word to enter my mind, What an amazing unmissed opportunity to capture the life of nature at it's best. 🐣 A double blessing, the experience and chance to capture it in a such a grand way, & a subject matter that to me is unsurpassable!
I hope to be so lucky as to be this blessed somewhere in my near future. Great work!
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SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio

Absolutely wonderful shots!!