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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!!!! 
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16 comments:

  1. JillJuly 9, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Fantastic pictures, Debbie! She is a real beauty.

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  2. TexWisGirlJuly 9, 2011 at 10:54 AM

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

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  3. Farm GirlJuly 9, 2011 at 2:03 PM

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

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  4. TammyJuly 9, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    pretty little lady :)

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

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  5. Blessed SerendipityJuly 9, 2011 at 3:34 PM

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

    Danielle

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  6. NancyJuly 9, 2011 at 4:48 PM

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

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  7. BevJuly 9, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    You did good!! Great pictures...

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  8. Buttons ThoughtsJuly 9, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Worth chasing for sure. Great shot. B

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  9. krayolakrisJuly 9, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    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.

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  10. LeenieJuly 9, 2011 at 8:13 PM

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

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  11. Debbie @ Swampbilly RanchJuly 9, 2011 at 9:49 PM

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

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  12. SusanJuly 9, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    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.

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  13. ClytieJuly 9, 2011 at 10:19 PM

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

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  14. KarenJuly 9, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    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!

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  15. AdrienneJuly 10, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    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!

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  16. donJuly 10, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    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!

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