Tag Archives: humming birds

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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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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