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P_Edens Willis, TX(Zone 8b) Oct 20, 2011

I shot this hummer on 10/18 at Smith Point Hawk Watch tower. Smith Point is in the Houston/Galveston area.

I know it isn't the usual suspect around my house, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, but I don't know what it is.

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P_Edens Willis, TX(Zone 8b) Oct 20, 2011

One more shot - tail feathers...

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Resin Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a) Oct 20, 2011

Probably female Black-chinned with those broad-tipped primaries, but tricky to be certain.

Resin

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P_Edens Willis, TX(Zone 8b) Oct 20, 2011

Thanks Resin! I just checked it on the Cornell site and it does fit - buffy flanks, green on top, gray head, spots on throat and even the white spot behind eye.

Patti

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bookworm3 Keota, IA Nov 05, 2011

I photographed this hummingbird in Keota, Iowa, on September 22, 2011. Do you think it is the same?

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P_Edens Willis, TX(Zone 8b) Nov 05, 2011

Sure looks like it to me, although seems a bit smaller than the ones I was seeing. Size is difficult for me to estimate though. How cool that it is resting in your (or someone's) hand! Wow.

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bokisan Colorado Springs, CO(Zone 4b) Nov 08, 2011

beautiful shots, patti

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vanislandgirl Ladysmith, BC Nov 21, 2011

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I shot this hummer on 10/18 at Smith Point Hawk Watch tower. Smith Point is in the Houston/Galveston area.

I know it isn't the usual suspect around my house, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, but I don't know what it is.



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