Pictures 6, 7 and 12 show a red tall flower called Monarda or Bee Balm.
When it starts to bloom mid-June that's when a few ruby-throated hummers appear and they stuck around till mid-September.
They come because they see gobs of red from a distance.
I don't use feeders.
Then I buy hummer friendly flowers in pots and place the pots in a cluster near my window and put the pots to the closest to my lens that I can focus on.
I alternate my plants in pots to get different flowers in my photos.
I deadhead and tie/stake the flowers to a position that will take a pretty picture envisioning the hummer is there as I look in my camera to check the scene out!
At first they are skittish so I move slowly and drape a black t-shirt on my lens. Once they are use to you you can move around and remove the t-shirt.
I concentrate getting my camera's spot focusing point on his eye all the time and snap the shutter more slowly than fast as I follow him.
You are very sweet and I thank you kindly and for saying hi
Have fun with your 25 hummers
BeeBalm
Thanx for the info Mizz B! Went to link to check out your place and info. Beautiful and naturalistic. As we say in the south...you should be so proud! Looking forward to more. BTW my hummer population is still increasing everyday. Will send another video of just one feeder of 6. And pics of my setup later today.
John
You have truly made my day brighter and happier with these gorgeous images and cute story.
Thanks so very much.
Gene
Awe you made my day too Genes so happy I brighten your day with my sweet hummer
A humble thanks for your very generous words and a huge thank you back at yea!
Have a great day!
BeeBalm
Herb Houghton wrote:
Nice set of hummers once again BB. The cardinal flower is very unique. The BGD's look like muslins, especially #1,2 and the last. I just noticed they are all of the same perch and cool brown toned BGD.
You are too gracious Herb!
Thanks a million for your kind reply!
Have a great week!
BeeBalm
Excellent work BB. I am so happy to see that your hummers love the black and blue salvia, I guess the garden center associate was being honest. I hope they find my salvia. Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing.
David!
you made my day too Genes 