Saturday, July 9, 2011

The Big Reveal!!!!!

I have been chasing this female Ruby-throated Hummingbird for a week, I am finally ready to reveal a few pictures.......





Hummingbirds feed 5 - 8 times per hour, for 30 - 60 seconds at a time!!!! 

16 comments:

Jill said...

Fantastic pictures, Debbie! She is a real beauty.

TexWisGirl said...

LOVE the 3rd picture because of her beak all the way thru, but also because of her tiny, tiny feet. :)

Farm Girl said...

I am amazed that you got these. They are hard to catch a shot of, my camera will just have blurs. :)

Tammy said...

pretty little lady :)

Interesting fact...I would have guessed much more.

Blessed Serendipity said...

Hummers are such amazing little creatures! You got some great photos.

Danielle

Nancy said...

Congratulations, Debbie. Hummers are difficult to capture. :)

Bev said...

You did good!! Great pictures...

Buttons Thoughts said...

Worth chasing for sure. Great shot. B

krayolakris said...

We have a male & a female ruby-throated. Female likes to perch while she sips from the feeder; male never perches. Love these precious little birds! Thanks for your photos.

Leenie said...

Great photos! Those little hummers are very tricky to capture.

Debbie @ Swampbilly Ranch said...

Amazing photos!!! She is beautiful! I love her tiny little feet!

Susan said...

Gorgeous photos - I love their long beaks, makes for such graceful lines to their bodies :D)
What a treat to watch these darling little birds.

Clytie said...

What a gorgeous little hummer! How fortunate you are to have her visit you ... and get her portrait taken!

Karen said...

Oh wow Debbie! As a hummingbird chaser, I know how difficult it can be to photograph these little beauties! Job well done...and thanks for sharing!

Adrienne said...

I love hummingbirds! My mother in law has feeders on her deck, and love watching them (and hearing them!) when we're in Oregon! Great patience to get some great shots!

don said...

You were able to capture some fine closeups of this beautiful bird. I find it amazing that they can migrate over such long distances with their high-energy flying method... helicopter like. Nice post, Debbie!