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.
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