anna's hummingbird

Hi Folks; Little nippy for me to hang out in the garden today so I took this little male Anna's Hummingbird from my archives that was captured in our garden under sunny blue skies in the past.

Hi Folks; Captured this little male Anna's Hummingbird in our garden this afternoon under sunny blue skies, 75F

Hi Folks; Another in the Postcard series. Captured this female Anna's Hummingbird in our garden

Anna's Hummingbird

One of many hummers that sit on the branches which we have attached to our upper deck railing. These birds are so used to me standing next to them that they don't even pay attention to me anymore.

These hummers just love to sit near me as I take photos from my decks. This one was less than 4 feet away and let me snap 40 photos before she....well look at the next photo. The lake (in the background) was gray from the fog.

My mom always told me she'd wash my mouth out with soap if I stuck my tongue out at someone. I guess this little one didn't learn about manners.

Another of my constant companions when I'm out on my deck with the camera. This time the wind helped to show off the beautiful gorget on this male.

I was out trying my new lens with a tc when this young male landed near me. They do love to sit on the branches we've attached to the deck. This guy is just starting to get the color in his gorget.

Hi Folks; Captured this little Male Anna's Humingbird from about twice my usual distance early this morning under vivid blue sunny skies, 80F. Fill flash assist and square crop.

Every once in a while one of my hummers will stand on the smooth deck railing and keep guard on the feeder above them.

Hi Folks; Another little male Anna's Hummingbird, maybe the same one from our garden in yesterdays post? The lovely weather, 84F with clear blue sunny skies has them moving around performing acrobatics in pairs.

Hi Folks; Captured this perky male Anna's in our garden with Flash assist.

Since the hawks are still chasing away most of the smaller birds I decided to play with my hummers. These little guys and gals aren't a bit afraid of the raptors or me for that matter.

These hummingbirds have enjoyed this cheap tabletop fountain for several years now.

This little guy had just come from a drink of sugar water and looked like he was cleaning his bill with that long tongue.

We pick up fallen tree branches on our morning walks around the neighborhood and attach them to our deck railings. Hanging the hummer feeders close to these branches gives the birds a chance to rest and me a chance to take a few photos.

This male was really showing off for me.

There so many of these, as the migration period is in full swing. They dispute the stations at the feeders, and it gets nasty at times. At it's most frenetic, they will actually collide, and a sharp snap can be heard as they make contact wing-to-wing. Bent feathers are not uncommon.

Just another...

Just another...

Light is just right to catch the irridesence in the gorget and in the back, and tail coverts, which exhibit an emerald green quality.

Adding a small sized solar fountain to our birdbaths meant hours of enjoyment for me as I watch these tiny birds fight over who gets to shower next.

A first for me, this little hummingbird has no tail at all and it looks like it never has had one. It doesn't seem to know it's any different as it can fly just fine and has no problem competing for a spot on the feeder perch.

Some of the more subtle tones and values of the 'gorget' are desplayed, here. The coppers, magentas and deep purples are not as commonly seen.