Thursday, September 7, 2023

THE HAPPY HUMMINGBIRD

Yesterday we had a lovely visitor and were able to take a few photos.  For about a week now I thought I had seen a hummingbird paying a lot of attention to the red bells. I wasn't able to get any photos as it didn't hang around long enough.  I had not seen one out there at all until we added the planters outside with the Honeysuckle Fuchsia.  I will be on the lookout now and hopefully it will return.  These photos are not as sharp as I would like but I am very happy I have a memory of its visit.  It was 1.44 p.m. in the afternoon, and the sunlight was bright, and very hot. Does anyone know what kind of hummingbird we have here?  Thanks in advance for an ID?

I think I have identified this as a female Ruby throated a Ruby throated hummingbird.  I found one that looked like it at this website.





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32 comments:

  1. Angie's RecipesSeptember 7, 2023 at 12:36 AM

    wow Denise, you took some really beautiful pictures. I love each of them!

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  2. Elephant's ChildSeptember 7, 2023 at 2:39 AM

    What a delightful visitor. Lucky you.

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  3. Margaret DSeptember 7, 2023 at 3:05 AM

    Well done taking the photo Denise.

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  4. AnnSeptember 7, 2023 at 5:01 AM

    What a pretty little visitor. Wonderful shots of him.

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  5. William KendallSeptember 7, 2023 at 6:19 AM

    What a beauty!

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  6. eileeninmdSeptember 7, 2023 at 8:08 AM

    Great series on the Hummingbird, they are so cute. Take care, have a great day!

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    1. DeniseinVASeptember 7, 2023 at 10:37 AM

      Thank you Eileen, and they certainly are :) You take care and have a great day also.

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  7. MadSnapperSeptember 7, 2023 at 8:55 AM

    there was a time in my life that honeysuckle perfume was my favorite. can't remember the brand of the exact name. I love and loved honeysuckle except now i have scent allergies and I start to cough and hack even walking by a bush in someones yard. that hummer is darling. sorry no idea the ID

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    1. DeniseinVASeptember 7, 2023 at 10:40 AM

      Thanks Sandra, seeing that little bird was a gift :) Honeysuckle is a wonderful scent and sorry you had some a problem with it.

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  8. Ginny HartzlerSeptember 7, 2023 at 10:32 AM

    You got amazing photos!!! I believe it to be a Ruby Throated, as they are the most common around here. It is the males that have the red throats.

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    1. DeniseinVASeptember 7, 2023 at 3:16 PM

      Thank you Ginny, and also thank you for confirming its ID, much appreciated :)

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  9. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenSeptember 7, 2023 at 1:48 PM

    I think your photos are great, Denise. How wonderful you were able to capture her. Yes, I'm pretty sure she is a ruby throated hummingbird. I hope she returns to entertain you! Love your fuchsia honeysuckle. So pretty and so tasty for your hummer!

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    1. DeniseinVASeptember 7, 2023 at 3:17 PM

      Thank you so much Martha Ellen, and yes I was very lucky. She hovered a couple of minutes longer this time, more reaction time and dearly hoping she will return :) We are very happy with the fuchsia honeysuckle. It seems to be thriving.

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  10. HaddockSeptember 7, 2023 at 4:10 PM

    The Hummingbird's dedication to collect nectar is well captured.

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    1. DeniseinVASeptember 8, 2023 at 4:37 PM

      Thank you Haddock, I very much appreciate your comment :)

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  11. Billie JoSeptember 7, 2023 at 4:20 PM

    Your photos are incredible!!!!! Wow!

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    1. DeniseinVASeptember 8, 2023 at 4:37 PM

      Thank you Billie Jo, so happy you enjoyed my little hummer, and much appreciate your kindness.

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  12. Jim and Barb's AdventuresSeptember 7, 2023 at 4:41 PM

    Awesome pictures! My first thought was a ruby as well but there are others out there much more knowledgeable than I am.

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    1. DeniseinVASeptember 8, 2023 at 4:56 PM

      Thank you Jim and Barb, and thanks also for the ID confirmation. I think you're right.

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  13. Jenn JilksSeptember 7, 2023 at 4:50 PM

    I have one after my fuschia, good for you for snagging a photo!

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    1. DeniseinVASeptember 8, 2023 at 5:03 PM

      How wonderful, I hope you get a photo :) This was pure luck!

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  14. Lowcarb team memberSeptember 7, 2023 at 5:55 PM

    WOW!
    Great photographs Denise.

    All the best Jan

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  15. roentareSeptember 7, 2023 at 6:54 PM

    Beautiful capture of hummingbird!

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  16. ellen b.September 7, 2023 at 9:33 PM

    Sweet visitor and amazing captures!

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