Lots of activity among the zinnias yesterday. My little Canon Point'n'shoot camera takes much better pictures than my rather ancient phone, especially through the window.
I've had Ruby Throated Hummingbirds at my feeder all summer, and they are particularly active right now, preparing for a long migration flight to their wintering areas in Central and South America. This female was sampling the zinnia nectar. The wings can beat up to 53 times per second, so no wonder it's such a blur.
And not only hummingbirds among the zinnias, there were two of these green birds hanging onto the flower stems and sampling the seeds. Can anyone tell me what these birds are?
super photos. I have seen hummingbirds knocking about round here. They'll be heading south soon I would think.
ReplyDeleteThat's a goldfinch, color in transition.
ReplyDeleteThe hummers are so pretty! We are having lots of visitors here too.
Yes, just checked, you are right. Forked tail.
DeleteOh my goodness, how cute is that.
ReplyDeleteNice captures, well done!
ReplyDelete...what a lovely sighting.
ReplyDeleteLucky. lucky you.
ReplyDeleteQuerías información del nombre del pájaro y te la voya a dar. Es un jilguero americano. Hay una aplicación que se llama Google Lens y te da información de la imagen. Selecciona la imagen de la que quieras información y les das a Google Lens y se te abre una página facilitando la información.
ReplyDeleteMuy bonita las imágenes que has captado a través de tu ventana.
Lovely catch ! Lovely birds !
ReplyDeleteLooks like a europeen greenfinch...as David ;) from Travels with birds
Have a shinny day !
Anna
I would say greenfinch, too, if you have them where you live.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, that's a coup of a photograph.
ReplyDeleteWhat a long way those little hummingbirds have to fly for their winter vacation! It is incredible that so many make it year after year. Did they have hummingbirds in Devon?
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of these fast moving birds. I love watching hummingbirds.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos :-D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of the hummers. It's hard for me to imagine these little birds making long migratory flights!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool! I think I only saw a hummingbird once in Illinois. Maybe. And we don't have them in Hawaii. They are so very fascinating!
ReplyDeleteZinnias are very attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, and will provide Ruby-throats with a great energy boost as they begin their long and hazardous migration.
ReplyDeletewhat a treat to see hummingbirds. I'll have to plant zinnias next summer. I saw one once in my yard a few years ago, but not since.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, they show the flow of life, nature.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
Best regards
Absolutely stunning photos! Thank you so much for sharing.
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