2010 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Vol. 1

Hey everyone...it is that magical time of the year when the "flying jewels" make their way north. By now many of us have seen our first one and eagerly await the arrival of the regulars. The first one showed up here about 10 days ago and it has been pure joy seeing them. At the present time we have about 6 or 8 males and the first female arrived about 10 minutes ago.

Here are some of the window shots that I have gotten.

Please be sure and share your photos also...we want to see your beauties!!

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They are spending a lot of time looking up, down and all around for anyone who dares enter their territory!

This one cracks me up!! LOL!!

Love the little spot of red!

The fighting has begun!

This cutie sure reminds me of Nanny's Ed!!

Hi Rose, These are such wonderful photos!! It's amazing you already have 8 or more hummingbirds!!! They are all so cute! Great action shot too. Looking forward to seeing more of your photos as the season progresses.

Thanks so much for starting the first 2010 thread!!

Thanks Pelle...it is amazing how life changes when the Hummers show up!

Here is a window/screen shot of the first female of the season..

sigh! just lovely.

Here hummie hummie

Rose, congratulations on so many hummers already. Your photos are beautiful as are your hummers. Thank you for saying "your life changes when hummers show up", that expresses it best for me every day too.

Looking forward to seeing more photos from you and all the others that are privileged to see these birds.

Wow, Great pics Dellrose! ....I seen my first hummer 5 minutes ago!!!!!!!! Getting dark now and getting a rainstorm in but will get a photo as soon as I can! ...Yiiipppie..Got one finally!!!

Congrats, IRIS!

We saw our first female today. Rose, your gang makes me long for more.

Nice shots Dellrose!!

Edited to say...I took my feeder down..am giving it to the neighbor's for now, I have found a new house finally and the last thing I want to do is leave my hummer's with no food when I move...so it is best to take it down or move it before they get here. The new/different house has a lot to offer birdwatching-wise and I have already picked out a great spot for the Hummer's.


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Burd, We've visited your area many times & enjoyed playing golf. I had to get a little shopping in too. You're so thoughtful giving your feeders to neighbors. I wish you all the best with your move and your new home.

Thamks FruitOfTheVine ! I will hopefully get some photos today!!
Burd_Fotos, I too, Wish you all the Best in your move and New Home!

Thanks for all the nice comments!

Iris...congrats and looking forward to see your Hummers.

Burd...can't wait to see pics of your new digs..congrats...I am so happy for you!

Here are some window shots from last night.

The females are showing up!

I think we now have a Hummer for every window!!

Rose, That is amazing. Congratulations!!

Oh wow Rose, how exciting a time for you!!! Congrats on the sheer number of hummingbirds you've gotten. Beautiful pictures! Burd best wishes with your move. g'morning everyone.

Rose, that's wonderful. Gorgeous photos. Everyone's spirits seem to lift when these little darlings arrive.

Good luck with the move, Burd.

Wow, look at them all getting along so nicely.

Oh man...Just Lovely Rose!!!

I figure with the rain/Low fornt here for a few days it will not be likely to see one for a few days. But they should be showing up. Last year was the 26th. AND sometimes I see them flying around in the woods before they show up at the feeders.

Rose, I'm enjoying your birds as much as you are. Great pictures.

I hope all of you get your Hummers real soon...Margaret is so right, they really do lift the spirit!

It is threatening to storm again and is so chilly I wore my winter clothes to walk the dogs. I spotted this little female outside the window being chased by a male. She wasn't having any of it!!

Pretty one Rose! keep us updated on the number of Hummers you have around.

Got a couple shots in today, These were quick as I had to get ready to go somewhere, but, they are my first ones of this years new flying jewel! ....

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Love those pics Iris!! Great job and Congratulations!!

Lovely shots Iris...well done!

Thanks pelletory and dellrose! So happy to have them here again!! They were late this year!

Lovely pictures! I can't wait to get back home on Friday and see if I have any little visitors. With my new camera I took a video of a cardinal that turned out awesome and now I really want to get some good hummingbird footage. What torture to not be at home at the time they should be arriving. Grrr...

I did leave them a nice new fuschia plant and some little impatiens that are starting to get blooms. The honeysuckle is starting to bloom too. Now I just need the hubby to refill the feeders for me.

dellrose, the most hummers I ever saw in one place was in your neck of the woods at a little restaurant near Bennett Springs Park. I was in love the moment I saw all the feeders and countless hummingbirds. It's wonderful how you all get so many to stay, but I am extremely jealous!! We're going back again this summer, so I can't wait to see them again. I may have to "steal" some pictures.

Hurry home, ilflowers, and keep your new camera ready. I just know the Hummers are going to flock to your blooms.

Love your girl, IRIS! Those are great shots.

Wonderous! Thanks for sharing.

ilflowers...sounds like you are ready for your little visitors! I know the restaurant you visited and they sure get the Hummers with all the feeders they have out. Bennett Springs is a beautiful spot to visit and it about 35 miles from us so we go there often. Enjoy the summer and be sure and post your pics!

The wet dull days are not the greatest for taking pics but here are a few from yesterday.

This guy is in charge of one of the feeders in the front yard and he takes his job very seriously!

This one is in charge of the Snowball Bush!

Beautiful setting Rose! Congrats.

Oh those are some VERY Serious hummers!! Very nice pics Rose!