Hummingbird Adventures #6

I did crop a couple, SW. But with the ones taken through glass, it just degrades the photo too much. Also, the 'hidden hummer' pic was too much fun as is. :-)

Got a few more today, hope they come out - I think it's our black-chinned!

Too much glass, rats! I must say your windows are a lot cleaner than mine! LOL!
The hidden hummer didn't need any "fixing", it was perfect just the way it was.
Can't wait to see the photos you got today. Sometimes looking at what I was able to capture is the best part of the day. Of course I throw away a lot of bad photos, but I am learning.
WIB!
SW

I throw away MOST photos! LOL

The battery light was blinking and the sun was behind the house while I was shooting through the front window, so I can't hope for much. He stuck around for about ten minutes, though, so I got to just look at him a lot - and no Anna's bothering him. It was amazing. He'd had a bath and was sitting on a branch of the Passiflora that surrounds the kitchen window, so the mini-blinds were also in the way. I managed to slowly pull them up and he still sat there. Very cool. :-)

Kaper you did great with your photos. I love that second bathing one. I have a lot of problems with the bright sun being in the wrong place too. Mostly, I try to get the pictures in the late afternoon or early morning before the sun really comes up. Don't give up with the photos, I love seeing everyones pictures!

SW was right, my Rufous was just opening its mouth and talking to me. Think I caught this picture just as it was tucking its tongue back inside.

Ever hear how the hummingbirds survive the cold nights? I just got this from Journey North. They have regular emails to anyone that signs up and it's pretty interesting. When you get to the link, after reading the first page, click on "Next" for the next few pages.

http://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/humm/Torpor20092.html

My hummers are really enjoying the pollen on the Carolina Jasmine vines.

Another one with a Rufous enjoying the pollen.

Both these photos were taken from my second floor deck so they aren't the best, but it's fun to watch them checking all the blooms.

I can SOO RELATE to overnight torpor! For me it takes logging into DG and a cup of coffee to shake it.....LOL!

More great photos, Duc. This is one plant that both the hummers and the orioles have been working. SW, you got a piece of this at the round-up, didn't you?

Well, I got one - in silhouette! LOL At least the shape is there. One of the ways I recognize the black-chinned is the shape of the head and bill. When he's sitting at rest, it looks as if a needle was just poked into his face, rather than the tapered bill of the Anna's. Is this just me?

Kathleen, my oriole, well the one that frequents here does not have a black head, he's yellow with black under neath but there was a new one today, he had orange on his head...as usual...no camera on hand.

Weegy, the black head one will be a Bullock's Oriole.

Kaper, I checked by hummer books and they didn't say anything about the bill, but that doesn't mean you aren't right. Sure hope you get photos in the light soon, although this is a great sillouette! I love that plant!! Can you tell me its name? If the hummers and Orioles enjoy it, I'd like to have one for my front deck.

Imapigeon, LOL!!

Okay folks, I have to congratulate you for all of your fine photos and the stories, more on that with the new thread. I love the participation!
I know that some of our friends who follow this thread have a hard time loading the thread when it get too long.
So we are moving on.

Please join us for continuing Humming bird adventures on the new thread:

http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/982268/

Hope to see you all there!
Walk In Beauty!
SingingWolf

Thank Duc, I will try my darndest to get pictures of these beauties so I can show you. Gotta remember that camera though!