cazalea
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Relatives are flying in for Christmas
Today's images come mostly from a neighbor's yard about a half-mile away. We went over to take a look at their hummingbird resort -- with at least 25 feeders going at any one time -- I'm surprised any birds still come to my yard -- I guess we will have to upgrade the amenities!
This is a slow week because many hummingbirds migrate a bit southward for the winter. After yesterday's rainstorm, we "only" saw about 25-30 birds during our visit. Let's take a look:
Hummer hovering near the feeder, waiting for the tower to give him landing instructions for his turn "at A gate".
Landed and preparing to refuel.
Tastes ok, I guess. Check out my new camouflage feathers!
At the B concourse
Stretch
Eating while adjusting balance
And at the C gates:
"My neck isn't really brown, it's red. You just missed the good light"
Across the airport at the civil aviation terminal it's pretty darn crowded today...
Waiting on the apron for a slot to open up.
Scenic detour for picture-perfect bird of paradise blossoms!
Prickly pear in full blossom today.
Christmas Cheers and fortunate flying wishes for those on the go -- hopefully you won't get stuck in a holding pattern...
Cazalea
Relatives are flying in for Christmas
Today's images come mostly from a neighbor's yard about a half-mile away. We went over to take a look at their hummingbird resort -- with at least 25 feeders going at any one time -- I'm surprised any birds still come to my yard -- I guess we will have to...
Congrats!
Shooting humming birds is very difficult. You need such higher shutter speeds to capture them.
Good light + High Shutter Speed = Crisp Hummer Picture (it helps if he's standing still)
And if you have a really long lens reach, and good eyes. And familiar with the birds and their favorite spots (branch on top of tree)/ Yes, this is a bit grainy But I was reaching as far as possible! Oops. have to get the whole bird in the frame, though t...