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Archive 2015 · Leucistic Anna's Hummingbird * Added Bathing Pics *

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I've never seen this before with hummers and it's gotta be quite a unique hummer to get a shot of.

I'm glad it was you who got these!!! Well deserved and earned.

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Feb 24, 2015 at 09:45 PM

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Now how about that! The right guy in the right place with a most unique visitor showing up, how cool is this Kirk

I'm intrigued and find a particular beauty in this somewhat colorless hummer. The beauty without the vibrance is still there with these amazing little birds. #8 is quite the image buddy.

The splash of color from the flowers is really a nice accent. Sure glad you shared these, very

Feb 24, 2015 at 11:12 PM

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I would dare to guess a male Kirk. Male RT have dark tail feathers the females and Juvi males white tips

Feb 26, 2015 at 06:34 AM

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Kirk great series!

Feb 26, 2015 at 06:35 AM

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KCollett wrote:
That is a first for me. Cool capture Kirk. You got some wonderful images of the hummer in action (and resting too).

It's a first for me too Ken, and from others saying the same thing, these must be fairly rare. Thanks for the good words, and I'm so glad you enjoyed seeing her.

Kirk

Feb 27, 2015 at 01:46 PM

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voltaire wrote:
Amazing find and great photos to prove it. Congratulations!

Thank you so much, I'm still smiling.

Kirk

Feb 27, 2015 at 01:48 PM

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David Leask wrote:
You are wrong Kirk! These ARE beautiful pics! Well done indeed, great job

David

Humble thanks for the very encouraging words David, most appreciated.

Kirk

Feb 27, 2015 at 01:49 PM

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ashley138 wrote:
I think these are still quite nice shots! And oh wow what a find! This is definitely a once in a lifetime occurrence!

Thanks so much Ashley... I'm actually very happy with the shots I was able to get, and so grateful for this rare opportunity.

Kirk

Feb 27, 2015 at 01:52 PM

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arbitrage wrote:
Really cool find Kirk. Shots are great for the dull light you had. I like #3 the best.

TFS
Geoff

Hey great to hear from you Geoff, and thanks a ton for the good words.

Kirk

Feb 27, 2015 at 01:53 PM

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Plinian wrote:
These are lovely, Kirk! No idea about ID but so-called "leucism" is a generic term for reduction/absence of pigment cells as opposed to pigment itself (which is albinism, and which is why "albino" individuals often have red or pink eyes). The mammalian counterpart would be a Boxer or a Dalmatian (I can definitely see the resemblance!)

Greg

Thanks for the great info and kind words Greg. It has been iD'd by a very knowledgable person on WhatBird.com as a Female Anna's.
Really good to have you back on the forum lately.

Kirk

Feb 27, 2015 at 01:59 PM

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wow, that is one great find Kirk, congrats on being able to capture it, a couple of times yet, loved the images, specially the IF's and also the bathing shots, the little hummer sure looks to be enjoying bath time

Feb 27, 2015 at 10:47 PM

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BeeBalm wrote:
A wonderful find Kirk! So exciting!

Is it an Anna or a Leucistic ?
BB

Thanks BeeBalm, most appreciated. It has been ID'd on the whatbird.com forum to be a Female Anna's that is also leucistic... and Greg (Plinian) adds that so-called "leucism" is a generic term for reduction/absence of pigment cells as opposed to pigment itself (which is albinism, and which is why "albino" individuals often have red or pink eyes). The mammalian counterpart would be a Boxer or a Dalmatian (I can definitely see the resemblance!)

Kirk

Mar 01, 2015 at 03:23 PM

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Herb Houghton wrote:
Congrats on the rare one Kirk.

First for me here.

Thanks Herb, it was pretty cool to see for the first time.

Kirk

Mar 01, 2015 at 03:24 PM

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tfoltz wrote:
Kirk, what an awesome find and set, congratulations

-Tim

Thanks Tim. Definitely one of those "in the right place at the right time" moments.

Kirk

Mar 01, 2015 at 03:26 PM

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mr.jboy wrote:
A fine catch Kirk, and a rare one at that...A very beautiful hummer, never have I seen anything like this...congrats.

John

Thanks so much John. It's been very cool to her around for awhile now, I hope she stays.

Kirk

Mar 01, 2015 at 03:27 PM

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OBXGuide wrote:
Technically great shots. You're one lucky photographer. Wow, what a great surprise in your yard. One for the record books, huh? The one of it laying in the water, and then laying on the rock are absolutely adorable.

Many thanks Fred, lucky indeed to be out in the backyard and to spot it... and then not to mess it up.

Kirk

Mar 01, 2015 at 03:30 PM

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eyelaser wrote:
As expected, I'm back too....wowza Kirk...remarkable shots....these have to be published somewhere...can't be too many shots of this type of hummer anywhere.
Eric

Humble thanks once again Eric, the bathing shots was such a bonus opportunity... as I just responded to Fred, I'm just glad I didn't screw it up.

Kirk

Mar 01, 2015 at 03:33 PM

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birdied wrote:
The bathing shots are so cool !!! I'm glad he/she came back. I hope you have many more visits to share with us.

Birdie

Thanks again Birdie. She stayed around for 5 days, but I haven't seen her the last two days... we'll see, but of course I hope she'll be around for a good while.

Kirk

Mar 01, 2015 at 03:35 PM

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what a rare find from your barckyard Kirk! too AWESOME

Mar 02, 2015 at 07:52 PM

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These are awesome captures of such a rare find Kirk!

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