Saturday, April 10, 2010

The Call Of The Male Hummingbird

Today was a great day lots of sunshine and the calls of the male hummingbirds were everywhere. Not hard to find them at all today. This fellow was just in the meadow behind my house and I was extremely lucky I could practically reach out and touch him. No excuses for some great shots.
In the shot above I caught him having a great stretch!!

In this shot the humming bird was caught in a strong head wind and it took him a bit to land on the branch in front


Caught the beautiful colors of his head....the sun hit his feathers just right....lovely isn't it.



Finally his close up.....I had a great time taking these. Spring is definitely in the air.




10 comments:

  1. Crista, what shots, just awesome, love that your back, great photos. take care,,,oh and I love your cat. be well.

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  2. I love these pictures! I barely have the time and patience to photograph my moving son, let alone a hummingbird. You've got a gift, girl.

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  3. Whow Crista. How exiting to get such detailed close ups of that very colourful Hummer. FAB.

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  4. Wow! You have some fantastic shots here! Love those tiny little feet as he prepared to land on the twig.

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  5. Wow Crista, only one word: Breathtaking!!! These are stunning pictures, so sharp and so beautiful. I'd love first to see them and second to get nice shots like that!!

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  6. Cinner ~ Nice to be back my friend, and thank you I love my Cats too...sweet things.

    Coralie ~ Thank you and it's so nice that you dropped by and say hello. Yes I agree your in the busy time of your life now with two wee ones to chase and keep up too. :)

    Frank..it was luck that all...simple luck :)

    Oh Kelly I love that shot too...so neat how it turned out....wasn't planning for that one!

    Chris ~ Breathtaking..Wow...you've never used that word before. Thank you for your lovely comments all the time Chris.
    Hugs Crista

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  7. A lovely set of photos of the Humming Bird.

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  8. These photos rock Crista. Rock. Rock. Rock. Love them. Thanks for posting them. Carol

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  9. Lovely pictures, you are very lucky to have such beautiful little birds visiting your garden.

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  10. John, Carol and Linda ~ Thank you I've very lucky to have these little birds here...I have still to find a Ruffus though...I hope to accomplish that this summer.

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