All of the above were taken in early April at Fort Desoto. I went thinking it would be a needle in a haystack to find the hummingbirds. There’s a large section of lantana bushes near the busiest migration spot in the park. There were several other photographers there already photographing the hummers. I looked at the bushes and realized the bushes were full of them. Someone had put a hummingbird feeder in the tree right over the bushes. So I stood there for about an hour watching them. Buzzing around and then resting for a few minutes. They must be in great shape. Constantly moving while eating. Maybe that’s how we humans could lose a few pounds, flap our arms as hard as possible while eating healthy food. Just thinking about it made me hungry so I headed off for some fast food.
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I absolutely adored your photos of these great little birds, and laughed at the end when you commented about us following their exercise technique. What a wonderful experience, great post!
HI Dina Well I am still laughing. I think there would be a lot of people sick doing exercises when eating!! Anyway, all these shots are tremendous. You are a great photographer.
Excellent shot!
Absolutely gorgeous captures of hummingbirds!! They did take my breath away and I do love Hummers!! You are indeed a terrific photographer!! Thank you for sharing these with us!! Have a great week!
Beautiful shots. I saw our first Hummingbirds of the season today!
Your shots are enchanting.
But if we were flapping our arms, how would we hold our food? Blend everything into a smoothie and use straws? Ew. Sorry. Haha.
Beautiful pictures!
these are excellent shots. love ’em.
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Wow – amazing shots.
Very beautiful shots of your hummingbirds!
Nice captures!!!
Marvelous! I always admire photos of hummingbirds. I’ve never been successful at taking their “portrait”. I guess I’m going to have to plant lantana!
Wonderful pictures of a wonderful bird – I’m glad I have managed to see some!
Cheers – Stewart M – Melbourne
Great shots!! Boom, Bobbi and Gary.
Brilliant photography!
Whow …. fabulous images Dina.
What a feast for the eyes to come across so many hummers in one place. Your captures are wonderful. I am in total awe looking at your pictures. All the action you were able to grab. Bud and I adore our hummers and feed them faithfully. The other week I got some good close-ups for the first time is ages. If you are curious, here they are: http://climbingthedigitalmountain.blogspot.com/2014/05/our-hummers-have-returned.html. I marvel, too, at how much effort they have to put forth to do what they have to do. They are something else.
funny & beautiful!
I know! I looked for these Ruby-throated Hummers and couldn’t find them while I was in Florida this past spring. You have lovely captures on this hummer. I will say that if we pumped our arms up and around more, we’d shed some weight. I’ve had the same thoughts:)
Those are great shots! I’m gonna go with tour diet plan…I’m heading for the cupboard and a cup of sugar!
I should have gone out to Ft DeSoto when they were there flying around. I love seeing the little hummingbirds. And I knew you would be the one to ID my little bird!
Funny….it makes me tired to watch them…(have never seen that many at once…seriously fabulous.