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Mama taking a break
KC Foggin

Mama taking a break (Archilochus colubris)

Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird
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Habitat
They prefer habitats where there are a lot of flowers, such as fields, parks, backyards, and open clearings in forests. Ruby-throated hummingbirds use their long, needlelike bill to sip nectar from flowers such as Salvia and Texas Sage
Location
Yard Bird, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Date taken
Sept., 2022
Scientific name
Archilochus colubris
Equipment used
Nikon D90, SIGMA 80-400/4.5-5.6 DG OS. plus a 1+1/4 extender with Flash, hand held
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bievreJJ
wow! marvelous photo, KC, love the almost monochrome rendering, a real pleasure to look at, many tfs!!
 
ammadoux
beautiful work of art, lovely perch and beautiful pose by Mama, the BG is stunning green. thanks so much Helwa g/f.
 

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