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Broad-billed hummingbird, rare for central Texas. First sighted on October 10, 2021. He has been competing with honey bees lately for sugar water at the feeder.
This broad-billed hummingbird is a rare bird for Central Texas. First sighted on October 10, this bird is a continuing resident in my backyard. Freezing temperatures last night, and he was up and at 'em this morning at the feeders. He perched in the sun for warmth most of the day.
Broad-billed Hummingbird (Cynanthus latirostris magicus) male perched in a Vitex. Special thanks and appreciation to Kenneth (Ken) Harvey of birdforum for letting me know about this beautiful hummingbird and quite a rarity for Southcentral Texas. October 2021
First confirmed Santa Cruz County record, found by Sheri Howe on 19 October 2017 visiting feeders behind private residence. The owner originally welcomed birders and posted signs with directions to the viewing area but this private property is now closed. The bird was last seen 5 November 2017...
Hi Folks: Another one from the archives. Broad-billed Hummingbird captured at Madera Kubo B&B, Madera Canyon, AZ.
The Broad-billed Hummingbird is a medium-sized hummingbird. It is 910 cm long, and weighs approximately three to four grams. Adults are colored predominantly a metallic green on...
Hi Folks: Another find from 2011, a little Broad-billed Hummingbird in our garden feeding on the Aloe Vera. The Broad-billed Hummingbird is a medium-sized hummingbird. It is 910 cm long, and weighs approximately three to four grams. Adults are colored predominantly a metallic green on their...
Hi Folks; Have had about a month of 100F + weather and visited the cooler regions of Madera Canyon at 5000' and captured this Male Broad-billed Hummingbird at Madera Kubo B&B. Flash fill assist. The Broad-billed Hummingbird (Cynanthus latirostris) is a medium-sized hummingbird. It is 910 cm...
Hi Folks; Captured at Madera Kubo B&B, Madera Canyon, AZ. last Saturday under a canopy of large Oak & Sycamore trees from patio. Fill flash assist
Hi Folks;Had a very interesting day going up Madera Canyon, as we turned a corner and found about 50 head of cattle being herded by 3 cowboys who were working hard to get them off the road. Took about 20 minutes and we enjoyed every mninute of it.
Captured this male Broad-billed Hummingbird at...
Hi Folks; Beautiful morning 7:AM, 40F, beautiful light coming over the mountains, 9000' to the east. Surprise, surprise, first Broad-billed Hummingbird visiting our garden in over 2 years.
Fill flash assist. What a great morning, took over 120 shots, 240 when you count Extra Fine Large & RAW.
Hi Folk;
The early bird gets the worm, and sometimes all he gets. With the Cooper's Hawk nesting in the eucolyptus tree beside our garden the birds are extra wary and are very scarce these days. Only bird that doesn't seem to worry about Mr. Cooper is the Anna's Juvenile, and the Broadbill Male...
Hi Folks; Gina and I drove up Madera Canyon today to visit Madera Kubo B&B. Picked a good day because we capturec quite a few shots of the Broad-billed Hummingbird and also about a half dozen of the Magnificent at a feeder. Here's a male Broad-billed hummingbird on some flowers. Fill flash used