Category Archives: humming birds

August yard bird

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Jan

took about a week of waiting for this hummer to allow me to get a photo. Good thing I have a comfy glider to wait on early mornings and evenings. I have such few flowers in the yard she is … Continue reading →

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Humdinger

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Jan

If anyone thinks this is not an Allens let me know but please explain why!

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Botanical Gardens 3

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Jan

This is my second time hand holding and photographing humming birds without flash. Flash would make things so much prettier, but this was ad lib as I went through the gardens finding each hummers territory.  Fierce fighting going on. I … Continue reading →

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Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Jan

This once private 45+ acre land is lush with coastal plants, ferns, roses, dahlias, heather and more. Many plants I have never seen. The path through the gardens leads you through trees, creeks and to the coastal edge with beautiful over … Continue reading →

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Drinks, Food, Farewell

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Jan

Best Margarita’s in Phoenix were had at Richardsons.  I have to say they were the best I have ever tasted. The food was very good also.  Highly recommended. And by the sum of the crowd there it is no secret. … Continue reading →

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The females

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Jan

I liked the females the best. Very busy feeding babies, fighting anything near their nest, constantly hunting. Extending far more energy than the males. Personable.

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Males

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Jan

A few more males . Amazing how the iridescence can blink on and off in a flash

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Sonoran Desert Museum

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Jan

Attended a humming-bird walk. Only 4 people nice! They have them before the museum opens in the humming-bird aviary. I admit I missed much of the talk as I was shooting photos and enthralled.  The woman opened up a jar of tiny fruit flies, could barely see … Continue reading →

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Hummers

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Jan

I was  at the Phoenix airport yesterday. A man sat next to me and started humming loudly!  Out of tune, non detectable song.  The other guy next to him and I looked at the Hummer in disbelief!  I would have broke out … Continue reading →

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