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Anna's hummingbird at a feeder
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Anna's hummingbird at a feeder

The hummingbirds are back at my feeder again here in Vancouver, at greater numbers than before. Mostly Anna's hummingbirds (Calypte anna) but for the first time, Rufous hummingbirds as well. This is a female Anna's hummingbird perched at the feeder. With the increased numbers there is some territoriality going on and little fights breaking out as one female in particular wants the feeder all to herself. The Rufous hummingbirds, being newcomers, are a lot more shy than the annas and more difficult to get a good photo of, but I'll keep trying. (best larger)

Since I don't have a strobe setup to freeze the wing action, I shot this on a bright afternoon and put the shutter speed up to 1/5000 second.

Anna's hummingbirdfemaleCalypte annafeederperchedVancouver

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  • James Clarke (jamri)

    on May 28, 2016

    Super high speed capture of the humming bird.

  • TruImages

    on May 28, 2016

    This is fabulous! Awesome detail! I only have one so far this year but I bought a new feeder with a perch, hoping it may attract more of them.

  • Rick Willis

    on May 27, 2016

    Nice Hummer...

  • Howard's Photography

    on May 27, 2016

    Superb capture. amazing detail!

  • Lgood

    on May 27, 2016

    This is amazing!!!! I put my feeders out a few weeks ago because I saw one, but haven't seen one since. We have the Mexican (I think) hummers and they aren't as colorful as the Anna or others but I sure do love watching them. Hopefully , they'll find the feeders again soon.

  • fotoeffects

    on May 26, 2016

    Super capture, Terry!

  • God's Child

    on May 26, 2016

    It has a stoic look - intent on getting to the feeder!
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  • TinaMarie Gardner

    on May 26, 2016

    great capture. I can never get a good foto of a hummer.

  • Donna McCommon

    on May 26, 2016

    Fantastic capture. They are difficult to capture. Great job.

  • Terry Allen

    on May 26, 2016

    Thank you for your comments!

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