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Before we lived in our present townhouse complex, we lived in a house on a small acreage next to a large forest. Each year we would get anywhere from 400-800 Rufous Hummingbirds that would nest and raise their young in the nearby coniferous forest. These Hummers would arrive from Mexico in April and leave our property in July. Having this many Hummers coming to our feeders daily for several years gave me great opportunities to photograph and observe their behaviour.

The old farmer's adage, "Make hay while the sun shines", applies nicely to photographers as well. When you have the chance to photograph wildlife, do not assume you will have a second chance.

Unfortunately, I never had the expertise or patience to use multiple flash to capture better in-flight shots.

Sorry there are so many shots and that you may have seen many of these before.





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Aug 29, 2015 at 09:56 PM
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Aug 29, 2015 at 10:03 PM
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Thanks for looking. Hope you enjoyed viewing some different Hummer shots and maybe a few brought a smile to your face.





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Aug 29, 2015 at 10:04 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Rufous Memories (27 images)


Such a joy to view!! Always enjoyed your hummingbirds.

Birdie



Aug 29, 2015 at 10:04 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Rufous Memories (27 images)


A great set Tony, and now I know how you get so many Hummingbird shots after seeing the "gang" photo!
Douglas



Aug 30, 2015 at 06:54 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Rufous Memories (27 images)


Tony,
I remember a number of these, and always enjoy seeing them again. In particular, I love the ones on the little fountains you built for them. It is also nice to see them be able to share a feeder. The Rubies that I have are territorial and one in particular refuses to share the feeder with the others...

Thanks for reposting.
Gero



Aug 30, 2015 at 07:08 AM
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These do bring back nice memories Tony, and they are still great ~ Ron


Aug 30, 2015 at 07:54 AM
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These always make me smile, Tony! I took the advice you gave me a few years ago on how to make a hummingbird bath station. But my little guys just aren't interested. I want so badly to get the bathing shots that you have shown here, but I think my birds must like being dirty! . Thanks for showing these, I love them all!

Jane



Aug 30, 2015 at 08:04 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Rufous Memories (27 images)


You made hay while the sun shined Tony....what amazing memories to have collected.
Eric



Aug 30, 2015 at 08:20 AM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Rufous Memories (27 images)


A delight to view Tony. I recall some of these

Morris



Aug 30, 2015 at 12:16 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Rufous Memories (27 images)


A fabulous collection Tony. All with the same high quality. Great work
David



Aug 30, 2015 at 02:49 PM
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Nicely done Tony. I enjoyed each one. Thanks for sharing.
Jason



Aug 31, 2015 at 11:23 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Rufous Memories (27 images)


Spectacular! I am deeply moved by the sight of these little ones relishing the water. Wow! Those who do not take the time to closely observe nature….are missing the really Big Show. These gorgeous images remind me how precious water is to what I love the most in life….our wildlife.

Thanks.



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