Ruby throated Humming birds

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These are the hummingbirds we were watching when the humming bird moth was spotted that I posted about recently.
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Hummingbirds get their name from the sound they make. Their wings beat so fast (up to 70 beats per minute) that they make a humming noise that is so loud that it causes you to duck if they fly near!

There are 15 species of hummingbirds living in the United States. The only one of that occurs east of the Mississippi River, the ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) is the one I see here at my house.

the bird resembles a tiny helicopter as it maneuvers throughout its habitat, flying forward, backward, upward and downward and hovering in place. At 3.5 inches in length and weighing less than a nickel, their bodies are covered in metallic green feathers that shimmer in the sunlight. The ruby throat gets its name from the color of the male’s brilliant throat feathers, also known as a gorget. Depending upon how the light strikes, the feathers here can shimmer a brilliant ruby-red or appear flat black. Yet, the male is able to manipulate these feathers for maximum color when attempting to impress a female. Like many bird species, the female lacks this stunning feature, sporting a white throat and breast. Hummingbirds have incredibly short legs which prevent them from hopping or walking, so you will never see one on the ground.

This info comes from a great article about Hummingbirds

These tiny little birds are incredibly bold. They come to the feeder on my deck no matter how many people are out there. I've had them come and get between me and the book I am reading when I am sitting quietly.

Hope you enjoy the photos!

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Looks like, it's sucking the flower's nectar. Do birds suck nectars?

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They are funny little creatures! You always get a bully who tries to run off all the other birds and while they are off chasing they feed... They are pretty aren't they?
!DUO

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They are territorial! And dislike sharing a good food supply!

Thanks for the DUO!
!BBH
!INDEED

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I really really want to have a good camera like that. I really really want to have a good camera like that.
!discovery 35

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Fingers crossed that the price of Hive explodes and your dreams come true!

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May I know how much you bought the camera for? 😁

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This camera belongs to my son and with the different lenses he has I'm pretty sure it is well over $1000.

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Wow... that's an incredible price. 🥰
Thank you for answering

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Pictures are amusing mam. To me they are the most beautiful bird and very cute 🥰

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I've had them come and get between me and the book I am reading when I am sitting quietly

😮 very cool
Great pics. We had rubies and Anna Hummingbirds at our feeder in California. We have had several rubies around this year even though we don't have a feeder up.

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Wow! Lovely shots! Just love seeing them caught in flight like that.

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This is truly an extraordinary bird sighting, very beautiful♥️

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I see them everyday during the summer, but they move very fast and are difficult to take photos of!

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Wow, the bird is very beautiful, the first picture is very extraordinary♥️♥️

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Hello lady @melinda010100 good day
Your photographs are very beautiful, I don't know how you manage to photograph them
I love these shots

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Thanks so much! A good camera that belongs to my kids is the secret!

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How are you dear friend @melinda010100
How much important information you share with us about these beautiful birds, I love your photographs, I don't know how you manage to photograph them so well
Thank you very much for showing us these beautiful shots
Have a nice Sunday

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Thanks! If you take hundreds of shots you sometimes end up with a couple good ones!
!INDEED

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Superb photography with stunning bird darting around on wing!

!LUV
!LADY

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Thanks Joan! They are fascinating tiny little creatures!

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Absolutely gorgeous, only ever seen African hummingbird hawk-moth enjoying duranta open blooms and Oleander Hawk-moth in the house.

Very special sightings on both occasions, witnessing the birds most probably not much larger in size. We have sunbirds similar not the same, no humming birds over here.

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Wow, beautiful/expert photography of hummingbirds, not easy to take this type of photo 🤗

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