This hummingbird has quite a long tongue for a tiny little creature doesn’t he?
It’s good to be home, because the Holler Hummer’s live here, and I missed them!
I counted 35 today, at our three, 40 ounce feeders.
Anna’s, Black Chinned, Allen’s and Rufous hummingbirds live at The Holler.
I read in an online hummingbird forum that people don’t believe that feeders get more than one or two birds each.
They should stop by The Holler around 6pm when each feeder is mobbed by more than 10 hummers.
Hummers have the largest brain to body mass of any bird in the world i.e., they are clever little buzzers.
These tiny birds can migrate 1000’s of miles.
But many call the Holler home year round.
Which is why, there is no place like home!
Cheers to you from the astonishing, numerous, and quite clever, Holler Hummers~
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Beautiful photos series Cindy!
Thank you Indah & much appreciated!
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How gorgeous! Thank you~
Amazing live-action shots. They dart about so quickly just getting them in frame seems near impossible. This first photo with the hummer’s tongue sticking out — incredible. If I counted the number of times I’ve seen hummers in my life it wouldn’t equal 35. You are one lucky woman. 😀
One of the feeders is about five feet from where I am typing. These birds are my close companions. I have the screen in the window removed so I can shoot them when the light is right. They will buzz to the opening and hover suspended there when the feeder is empty. They seem utterly fearless around people at The Holler. They are a complete joy.
The couple of hummers I have come right up to the side of my head when I am gardening but laugh at me and zim away when I try to take a pic. I too have left a screen out so I can get photos in my back yard. 😀
Have you noticed when you water your garden if the spray the hose in a mist they will come up to your face, buzz you, and then take a shower? They crack me up!
I reckon it’s gotta be clever in order to avoid damage to that enormously long beak – it must really have a high sense of space, distance, weight etc – amazing looking bird
You’re right, their spatial awareness must be incredible, particularly when you consider the speed with which they dart around. They seem somewhat flawless in flight, rarely making an error. Their only weakness is glass windowpanes which they occasionally hit but only when fighting. I have only seen this happen twice and in both cases the bird, though stunned, recovered.
No place like home 🙂 Great job capturing these little acrobats on camera!
They are so much fun to try and catch in photos! Very glad you enjoyed them Maria~
Stunning photography. ☺ Wow.
So appreciated! Thank you~
Magnificent images Cindy. A joy to look at.
Makes me so happy you enjoyed them Don & cheers to you~
Absolutely stunning … wow 🙂
They are really are the most amazing creatures! So pleased you enjoyed them~
They are very pretty little things. They must make a quite a noise when all together. Like a chorus line 🙂
They sound like a far away plane engine. Groups of them makes this cumulative low humming/buzzing sound somewhat akin to the sound made by bees swarming.
Buzz 🙂
Yes! Buzzers~
I would love to take photography classes from you – I enjoy your pictures so much. Seriously do you teach photography?
You are so kind Patty! Thank you, but I am strictly an untaught amateur. There is too much I don’t know. I should probably take some classes myself, but why bother? Maybe not taking a class, and just doing it works best for me. It would be fun to hang out with people taking photos and sharing them though, like a photo club or something, that I could do.
I remember I was asked to teach a class once on personal financial management. My husband thought this was the funniest thing he had ever heard. This is really a subject in which I do not excel! 😉 😉
We just see so much talent in you!! 🙂 I like the idea of a photography club you should go for it.
You do see why I blog. I get to meet people like you. I wouldn’t if it weren’t for blogging. We find each other through our personal blogs. I am so grateful for knowing you.
Cindy, you the the best hummer shots, ever! Since I don’t do a lot of wildlife photography, I’ve never invested in a good telephoto, but your shots always make me wish I had one! And your skill and eye! Beautiful!
Awww, so kind and encouraging and motivating! Thank you~
Amazing! They are such beautiful birds.
They are incredible in all sorts of ways!
I’ve never seen them in such numbers!
I’ve seen big numbers on feeders in Costa Rica. I hear there is a man nearby who has a daily tally of around 300 hummers. Apparently he can’t leave his house since he is continually putting up feeders. I have reached my feeder limit i think! 😉
Wow! Holler envy– big time.
If you like wild birds, than The Holler is the place for you!
You captured beautifully one of my favorite birds. When I lived in Colorado Springs they were one of my favorite sites – had one even buzz me when I was napping during a fishing trip on Pikes Peak. They thought my red cap was a feeder I guess LOL.
Yes, you can actually draw hummers to you by wearing floral prints or red. They definitely are attracted to red!
It looks like you have flock of them. Beautiful birds and pictures!
Yes, and this year we have the Allen’s in greater numbers and I am seeing a few more Costas. It is wonderful to get introduced to a new sub-species!
Cindy, lucky you to watch so many beautiful birds!
Yes. They are so remarkable in such indefineable ways~
Auuuuuuuuu!!!!!! Very, very beautiful, amazing photos.Pretty series 🙂
Yay! So pleased you enjoyed & cheers to you my friend!
🙂 🙂 🙂
Incredible shots! That feeder really gets a lot of activity!!
It is like the runway at La Guardia!
Little flying jewels 🙂
That is just what they are!
Amazing photos… 🙂
Awwww thank you Bette!
A great photo series… 🙂
Mil grazi!
Wonderful photos. Here’s to all these magnificent of God’s creatures!
Amen!
Stunning. Spectacular. I love your photographs. Thank you for this gift.
Ohhhh, so kind! <3
Yes, my favorite mini birds have returned and coincidentally, I saw one flying in front of my car this morning as I was heading to work. Thank you “HW”
Well, it’s time to hang out the feeder then Antionette! You rock, my fashionable, wonderful friend. <3
I think they have all come swarming round to say “welcome back we missed you Cindy”. Did any one keep their feeders topped up while you were away? As always the photos are stunning.
Yes, The Holler is never alone and neither are the Holler hummers. Now I am feeding the orioles grape jelly and oranges and of course there are the seed feeders. Laughing……my poor relatives!
How can you ever bear to leave them Cindy? More bird photos coming soon!!!
Great captures, Cindy. 🙂
Merci beaucoup mon ami!
¡Qué bonitos! Y qué suerte poder disfrutar de estos bellos pájaros tan cerca.
Awwww, muchas gracias mi amable amiga! <3
So funny Cindy I was just thinking about you and wondering if you were home yet! So perfect timing that I would see your fantastic post and those wonderful hummingbirds – love it! Welcome home and I’ll bet they really missed you ~
Maybe they missed me a little, but I bet I missed the more! <3
Wow and wow! The photo with many birds are just breath taking!
Now I have five feeders going. I had to give the orioles their own feeder because they tipped over the hummingbirds. So they have a feeder with oranges, jelly and nectar that has attracted tons of citrus and nectar feeders including goldfinch and 3 pairs of orioles. The seed feeder is Jim’s job and it attracts everyone, and their brother(s)! I was looking out the window just now going, wow we have a lot of birds! And the 40 ounce hummingbird feeder I filled at sunset is already empty! You need to come by The Holler sometime Fae! <3
Oh, how beautiful it must be to watch the birds.
I will visit you at Holler sometime. 🙂
For his new job, my son has moved from Phoenix to Orange County. I doubt if we’d drive to visit him (vs flying), but when there is a purpose, anything is possible! 🙂
Yes, you will be spending time around The Housewives of Orange County! 😉
I’ve never seen so many hummingbirds together in one spot before. In real time or pictures, they’re always solitary.
At The Holler they are downright chummy. Right now is peak numbers at the feeders, more then ten vying for three 8 space feeders, and they share quite nicely. They want to bulk up before it gets dark when they don’t fly, so they don’t waste energy squabbling!
How beautiful… An excellent post, dear Cindy!. All my best wishes. Aquileana 😀
Gracias a mi amable amiga y tener un maravilloso final de la semana!
These are so amazing, Cindy. Especially that first one with the tongue. Love these! 🙂
I thought the first bird was so beautiful! The Rufous are pure burnished copper, like this one but with no green!
☺ very beautiful view . Thanks. Have a nice Thursday .
You too my friend and thank you~
Hi Cindy I just love your blog and nominated you for the Dragon’s Loyalty Award!
Oh, I am honored and appreciatve! Thank you so much and I love your blog too! <3
😝😁
sieht ja toll aus, alles Gute, Klaus
Vielen dank Klaus und Froliche Wochenede mein Freund!
ich danke dir
<3
Amazing beautiful Cindy, I understand that you missed them 😀
They are wonderful living companions!
Wonderful sight!
Most pleased you enjoyed and cheers! <3
Glad to be home?
Yes!! I have been home for a few weeks now. My blog is always lagging behind real time when I travel. Hope all is well with you my friend~
What wonderful photos, I’d love to see hummingbirds!
They are pretty incredible little guys!
Cindy, one word only: fantastic!
I love that word! Thank you~
Amazing captures, Cindy. Best hummingbirds photos I have ever seen!
Oh, I am honored. Thank you very much!
Amazing shots, Cindy! They always move about so fast. These are great!
Very happy you enjoyed and cheers to you!
I wish we had hummer here – they are fantastic creations. And smart too.
They are an intricate part of our daily lives and I couldn’t agree more with you!
Lucky you!
<3
Stunning photos!
Awwww, mil grazi & cheers~
I love these little guys, but only see one at a time.
Yes, this is more typical for most places.
That is some tongue! What beautiful creatures.
Glittery little fairies aren’t they!
Yes! LOL
<3
Oh Cindy, they are lovely! I do love hummingbirds. The smallest ones I have seen have been hovering around the plants across the road from our café where I enjoy a drink and a book or some chatting with friends in the evening… 😉
Hi Lea! Wonderful to hear from you my friend and hope you are well. Hummingbirds are pretty special aren’t they! They only live in the Americas, but have moved up recently to Alaska. It wouldn’t surprise me if they fly on over to Europe. Actually, it would! I am betting what you saw was a hummingbird moth or hawk moth. They resemble hummingbirds in an uncanny way, but are insects. I’m sure you did see hummers in NoCaly though, my daughter is feeding a bunch up there. Wish I could join you in the evening at the cafe~ <3 <3
Hi Cindy! That is interesting as I am no expert but they certainly looked the real thing and besides, who wouldn’t want to hang around our lovely gardens? I was surprised but just enjoyed the little things regardless. Let me know when you are this way again as I know a lovely little cave that produces the best wine. They do wine and tapas from late June through most of August and it is only 7 km from my house…
Oh, sounds so lovely and I will definitely let you know when we are near. We are certain to be, sooner or later. Be well Lea~
Great captures as usual Cindy and loved the back story! : )
Very pleased you enjoyed & cheers to you too!
Cindy, these images are incredible. I never get more than two coming to the feeder. They are so much fun to watch. Have them also in my outdoor fountain taking a bath. I love these little guys.
Hugs! Veraiconica
Aren’t they wonderful to watch when they bathe, like little fluffly fairies~
I always run out of superlatives when I come by here. It makes it hard to comment!! But once again, I find your hummer images so compelling and engaging and, well, brilliant, that I can’t help hanging around and thanking you for sharing them. They (the birds *and* the images) are dazzling.
I’ve probably asked you before what camera(s?) you use and where you got your mad photo skills, but I’ve forgotten, and they continue to astonish me. More than that—though it’s arguable that in your previous professional occupation you had tremendous motivation to learn how to notice all sorts of minute detail and appreciate its significance—your innately artful eye for spotting, framing, and executing a beautiful image is one of the chief delights of visiting here.
In short, I thank you again and always. Hope you’re having a glorious summer, despite the untoward dryness of the climate in recent months. Cheers and hugs to you and all of your Holler menagerie. Long may you wave!
Kath
It is people like you and kindness like this, that makes me love blogging so. It is such a joy and privelege to be part of this creative, talented and kind blogging community.
Your words touched my heart and motivate me to keep on bloggin! Thank you Kath.
My camera is a sony hx400. It has built in zoom up to 1200mm equivalent. It is a powerhouse of a camera and quite inexpensive considering what many people pay for their cameras.
Thank you again my friend for your lovely words and be well~