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Staking A Claim

September 08, 2015  •  13 Comments

We don't get the "swarms" of hummingbirds like some people. Normally, we don't even see hummingbirds until mid-July. When they finally show up, it's usually one at a time. This juvenile male has recently staked a claim to the feeders. With no adult males around he's free to chase off other juveniles and females who come in for a drink. 

 

Ruby-throated Hummingbird1/200 sec. f/6.3 ISO 1600

 

Ruby-throated Hummingbird1/200 sec. f/6.3 ISO 1600

 

Ruby-throated Hummingbird1/200 sec. f/6.3 ISO 1600 1/200 sec. f/6.3 ISO 1600

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Linking to Wild Bird Wednesday

 

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Comments

Stewart M(non-registered)
What great birds, even one would be enough for me!

Cheers - Stewart Melbourne
Marie-AZ(non-registered)
Just stunning!!!
Daniel LaFrance(non-registered)
Great captures, especially the second one.
Ida P. Krause(non-registered)
He's a beauty for sure. - I've seen a few hummingbirds this year but they never land long enough for me to get photos. You got some fabulous shots of this one.
Margaret Adamson(non-registered)
Love the shot of his tongue sticking out
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