We’re always on the lookout for great hummingbird pictures. This morning we where trolling around Facebook and ran across HummingbirdHaven.
Give the page a look…
https://www.facebook.com/HummingbirdHavenOregon
Category Archives: Hummingbirds
Hummingbird Migration
Hummingbirds are fascinating creatures. One of the most amazing facts is the migration path for these birds. Most will winter in Central America and then spend their summers as far north as the boreal forest in Canada.
Some areas of the US such as Arizona will have the birds all year round but most make the long trip.
When you think that the ruby-throated hummingbird crosses the Gulf of Mexico twice a year that’s pretty amazing. Here’s a tweet I picked up of an Anna’s in Vancouver.
Female Anna’s Hummingbird, I think … Vancouver Island. #birds #nature pic.twitter.com/iNTL5n2GRv
— Scott (@NESASK) July 7, 2016
Male Hummingbird Attracting a Mate
Just how does the male Anna’s hummingbird attract a mate? Singing, Dancing? Nope through his aerial acrobatics. PBS has slowed it down for us to enjoy.
This will be the best 4 minutes of your day!
Watch the speedy hummingbird catch a female’s attention. See SUPERNATURE– WILD FLYERS 7/13 @ 8/7c. #WildFlyersPBS https://t.co/0FErQ5Vg2R
— PBS (@PBS) July 8, 2016
Live Hummingbird Cam West Texas
The live hummingbird cam from the West Texas Hummers are back. For those of us on the east coast this is an exciting live cam. You will see many different varieties of hummingbird on these feeders.
Many thanks to @TexasHummers
Here’s the main link: http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/50/West_Texas_Hummingbirds/
Enjoy!
Magnificent! pic.twitter.com/omkqvS6z2c
— West Texas Hummers (@TexasHummers) July 7, 2016
Live Hummingbird Cam
Here’s a great live hummingbird cam out of California. The cam is presented from explore.org. It’s a momma hummingbird sitting on her nest.
See it here:
http://explore.org/live-cams/player/ivy-hummingbird-cam
The Super Zoom Photo
Here’s the tip for taking super zoom photos:
The problem: The more you zoom the more any shake in the camera at all will cause some blurriness in the final picture.
The answer: Just don’t touch the camera!
The photo above is a male ruby-throated hummingbird. I took this shot using a Nikon D3200 (opening price point for a DSLR) and a 200mm lens.
I put the camera on a low end tripod and had previously purchased a ML-L3 remote control for the camera ($30 at Best Buy). The remote gives me the chance to move away from the camera (max distance 16′) and above all I don’t TOUCH the camera giving me a perfectly still shot.
Give it a try, I believe the ML-L3 remote will work with many different Nikon cameras. There must be a Cannon equivalent as well.
Hummingbird Nest are Tiny
Just how small are hummingbird nests and their eggs?
The US Fish & Wildlife gave us this visual example:
‘Bout the size of a dime!
Hummingbird eggs are tiny! Check for nests before you trim trees & shrubs this spring. (Photo: Jon Heale, USFWS) pic.twitter.com/y4SOCJnu3V
— US Fish and Wildlife (@USFWS) May 17, 2016
Burst Muscles in Hummingbirds
Burst muscle performance predicts speed, acceleration & turning of hummingbirds https://t.co/IuKig7DUY6 #ornithology pic.twitter.com/P0QBIn1KjU
— BOU (@IBIS_journal) May 10, 2016
Live Hummingbird Cam
Bella the hummingbird is back on her nest. You can see her and the chicks live on explore.com
Beautiful Ruby Red Jr
The absolute prettiest hummingbird feeder sold – The Ruby Red Jr by Perry’s Enterprises.
We love these feeders…
- Perfect for taking beautiful pictures with hummingbirds
- Made in America!
- Long lasting with glass bottle and pure copper tubes
- Yellow bee guards placed in red flower petals
- Doesn’t Leak!
We carry these beautiful feeders in stock and sell directly through Amazon.com
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