These sibling Rufous Hummingbirds were newly fledged and able to go to flowers and feeders on there own. However, I don't think they had picked up on getting their own bugs, yet. Resting on a branch between their forays, they were watching for mom to feed them. She would come up to them as they begged but didn't give them anything. They eventually followed her and days later I saw them doing their own foraging through the firs and desiduous trees. Thanks for looking.
Rex
Rex, these are truly superb images and a feast to the eye. The sharpness, the bokeh and colors, all great and of course, the hummers and their action are first rate!
birdied wrote:
Oh how marvelous!! Love this set Rex. Must be so special to watch these little ones grow up.
Birdie
Thanks Birdie. This species won't be around much longer.
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louie champan wrote:
Wow, great story Rex and some terrific photography in capturing these fast flying beauties.
Thank you Louie. Fortunately they do slow down or we would never catch them.
kdacharya wrote:
Rex, these are amazing. thanks for sharing. voted.
Thanks much KD for commenting and the vote.
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cavuken wrote:
Wonderful set Rex. This is a nature story well told in photos. Great job.
Thanks, Ken. It's nice when it works out.
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csinseattle wrote:
Rex, great shots and captures, HB's are fun and challenging
I kept looking at your images over and over, then comparing your camera settings and looking again and again. Tac sharp focus, beautiful color, coupled with brilliant composition and a story too. Then I realized these birds are about 3"s tall and you were likely shooting in the shade of a tree, great work!! The ISO settings that produced these images is exciting to see in a camera, the lens is certainly very capable and you put everything together along with being there to take the photos. Was fun looking at your images!!!
