Flying jewels is a perfect description – so many beautiful shades and shimmers of breathtaking iridescence! Truly fascinating to watch. I wonder what we look like to them? 🙂
I wish we had humming birds in this country.. 🙂 Well we do, but they are usually kept in hot tropical houses with butterflies etc 🙂 …. You have managed to capture some amazing photos Cindy…. Love them xx <3
What beautiful tiny birds Cindy, we would so love to have them down here, they are adorable and with amazing wing speed. Superb close up captures my friend 🙂
These are a delight Cindy, I wish we had them over here. And they do seem to be a jewel with all those shiny colors and you appear to have many varieties of them as well. Where did you say the Garden of Eden was? 🤣❤️🙏
Thank you for my big morning smile from Australia where, to the best of my knowledge, we do not have any hummingbirds. So small and so very beautiful. Last night the vote for the most popular birds Down Under was published > the colourful rainbow lorikeet topped the poll in most states – hugely larger than your tiny beauty !!!
I love your lorikeets! They are so gorgeous and so much fun to watch. You have so many amazing birds in Oz. I would find it soooo hard to pick a favorite, but I love this choice. Our hummers remind me a bit of your Superb Fairy Wren. I have spent quite some time following your amazingly beautiful birdies for photos. Cheers to you & thank you Eha 🕊
I recently put up a hummingbird feeder. Immediately they appeared. As if they had been waiting for me. What was unexpected though is how territorial the birds are. One bird would literally stay nearby, seemingly all day, guarding it, and if a few birds happened to appear, he’d swoop down and frighten them away. So now I have a hummingbird feeder for one bird only. A little disappointed. How could I know they were such bullies? And excellent photos, Cindy.
Yes! This is frustrating and happens. There are several things you can do to encourage the bully to share, one is move the feeder, even temporarily. The other is to take down the feeder, wait a few days and put it back. Another is to place a second feeder away from the first one. The bully can’t defend two feeders and this always works. If your population of birds grows as spring progresses, the bully will not be able to defend the feeder against the increasing numbers and will give up. I hope one of these will work for you, and your hungry hummers! 🕊
Absolutely beautiful Cindy. Hugs
So appreciated. Thank you David 🕊
You’re welcome, Cindy! ☺️☺️
Cheers to you John!
Awwwwww so sweet!
They are QT’s! 🕊
Beautiful photos, Cindy! I love Hummingbirds! ❤️
They are amazing little creatures. Thank you John 🕊
Beautiful. ♥️
Grazie 🕊
It is good to see them back. Better than seeing some law defying politicians back!
How did the last one get the red ribbon around his neck? Left over from Christmas?
He’s just showing off for the ladies…. 🕊
Awwwww how sweet!!
They are sweeties! 🕊
Wonderful fotos, thank you for sharing.
Thank you for appreciating them 🕊
fun
Smiling 🕊
Oh my goodness. So close you can reach out and touch them. Love the detail. Amazing shots Cindy.
Very pleased you enjoyed Brian & thank you 🕊
So cute!
They are indeed! 🕊
Cindy, I love these beautiful birds! The hummers have just started showing up at my house.
Happy Day! They are punctual little beauties aren’t they 🕊
Lovely Cindy! I love it when the Humming birds come to feed.
Leslie
Yes. I hear their buzzing in my head when I drift to sleep 🕊
Your post brightened my day, Cindy! ☀️💛 What adorable little beauties!
Makes me happy I posted my friend 🕊
Hollerites is a good name. By the way, how did that last hummingbird get a scarf?
Laughing…. I posted that photo so you could see how they selectively flash their colors 🕊
They brighten the day!
Yes they do. Daily! 🕊
Oh brilliant. What beautiful neighbours, wonderfully captured on camera.
So appreciated Margaret and so thoughtful of you. Thanks much my friend 🕊
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They’re so tiny and beautiful — thank you, Cindy, for letting us all enjoy them with you!
It makes me happy Debbie. Thank you 🕊
Such a beautiful collection of hummer pictures, Cindy. 😊
Thank you very much Lynette 🕊
Flying jewels is a perfect description – so many beautiful shades and shimmers of breathtaking iridescence! Truly fascinating to watch. I wonder what we look like to them? 🙂
Interesting question. They certainly look at us very closely. Sometimes they hover a couple inches from my nose staring at me! 🕊
So beautiful! Had my first hummingbird visitor yesterday. Your photos are glorious!
Yay! That is a happy day! 🕊
Aren’t they darlings?!
Oh yes! I love them and they are not the least afraid 🕊
I didn’t put any feeders out this year. I love watching them buzz about.
And hearing them click and buzz! 🕊
I kept my feeders but have been lazy this year, actually, it’s too early here. Maybe this last bit of depression will lift and I’ll have interest. 🙂
I am sorry to hear this but I understand. Go easy on yourself and do what feels best for you. 🕊
I’m feeling better, I’m still sleeping too much. But getting here feels great. 🙂
I am so glad. 🕊🕊🕊
Wow! Fantastic captures, Cindy. 🙂👏🏻
Grazie mille Jane 🕊
Spectacular shots, Cindy. Well done.
Honored. Thank you Michael 🕊
You’re welcome, Cindy.
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I wish we had humming birds in this country.. 🙂 Well we do, but they are usually kept in hot tropical houses with butterflies etc 🙂 …. You have managed to capture some amazing photos Cindy…. Love them xx <3
You make me happy I posted them Sue. Thanks my friend & take good care 🕊
🙂 You too Cindy big hugs xx <3
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Absolutely beautiful Cindy ♥
Merci beaucoup Mon Ami Sally 🕊
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I love the sleepy one, Cindy!
I do too! He is just like me!! 😉
Your photos are always so amazing!
So touched. Thank you very much Felicia 🕊
Beautiful shots, Cindy.
The Hollerites are soooo beautiful.
They bring me hollerarities. Thank you! ❦❦
Tee hee hee…. Now I have the hollerarities too! Thank you Resa for spreading the smiles 🕊
Pleasure, Cindy! 🕊
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Incredible photographs.
Touched and so appreciated my friend 🕊
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Awwww. Honored Gigi. Hugs.
They’re truly beautiful beings. And you captured them so very well! Lovely!
So kind & so appreciated too. Thank you 🕊
You’re most welcome!
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Beautiful creatures.
Smiling…. Yes they are 🕊
What beautiful tiny birds Cindy, we would so love to have them down here, they are adorable and with amazing wing speed. Superb close up captures my friend 🙂
Honored Ashley. Thank you very much my friend & cheers to you 🕊
I just adore hummingbirds. So feisty and joyful.
We are in complete accord 🕊
WOW! The detail you’ve captured is incredible. I’d never seen a hummer with closed eyes before.
Thanks much Liz. They actually take lots of naps. They need to with their hyper-aroused nervous systems! 🕊
You’re welcome, Cindy. I had no idea hummingbirds take lots of naps!
They take after me. 😉
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If I ever will feel brave enough to paint a humming bird, I will ‘borrow’ one of your photos. Very detailed and very beautiful.
Oh I hope you do and share it if you feel comfortable. I would be honored 🕊
These are a delight Cindy, I wish we had them over here. And they do seem to be a jewel with all those shiny colors and you appear to have many varieties of them as well. Where did you say the Garden of Eden was? 🤣❤️🙏
Thank you for the smiles Mark and for your thoughtful comments 🕊
Here’s a lovely song for our enchanting Hummingbirds, Cindy …
https://youtu.be/kcD7WJpjIEQ
I have never heard this! Thanks so much Ivor. How wonderful 🕊
My pleasure, Cindy … 🌝🎵
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Excellent photos, Cindy! Are those Anna’s hummingbirds? The ones I see up here look just like them.
Yes! Thank you Audrey & happy you have hummer neighbors 🕊
Thank you for my big morning smile from Australia where, to the best of my knowledge, we do not have any hummingbirds. So small and so very beautiful. Last night the vote for the most popular birds Down Under was published > the colourful rainbow lorikeet topped the poll in most states – hugely larger than your tiny beauty !!!
I love your lorikeets! They are so gorgeous and so much fun to watch. You have so many amazing birds in Oz. I would find it soooo hard to pick a favorite, but I love this choice. Our hummers remind me a bit of your Superb Fairy Wren. I have spent quite some time following your amazingly beautiful birdies for photos. Cheers to you & thank you Eha 🕊
I recently put up a hummingbird feeder. Immediately they appeared. As if they had been waiting for me. What was unexpected though is how territorial the birds are. One bird would literally stay nearby, seemingly all day, guarding it, and if a few birds happened to appear, he’d swoop down and frighten them away. So now I have a hummingbird feeder for one bird only. A little disappointed. How could I know they were such bullies? And excellent photos, Cindy.
Yes! This is frustrating and happens. There are several things you can do to encourage the bully to share, one is move the feeder, even temporarily. The other is to take down the feeder, wait a few days and put it back. Another is to place a second feeder away from the first one. The bully can’t defend two feeders and this always works. If your population of birds grows as spring progresses, the bully will not be able to defend the feeder against the increasing numbers and will give up. I hope one of these will work for you, and your hungry hummers! 🕊
A second feeder sounds like a great idea. Thanks.
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Stunning, Cindy! Our hummers show up at the end of April in Eastern Washington 🙂
Get those feeders ready! 🕊🕊
Your photos of hummingbirds are truly amazing!
Thanks so much Rosaliene & cheers to you 🕊
🙂 <3
So beautiful, Cindy. 🌷
Merci beaucoup mon Ami 🕊
Another cutie!
Smiling…. They are flying QT’s! 🕊
I love the green sheen on the wing
I do too. Iridescent in the sunlight 🕊
So wonderful! You have captured their essence. Thank you Cindy 💖🙏🏻🎈
So thoughtful Val. You are most welcome my friend 🕊
beautiful birds, Cindy; like they’re dancing-posing for you ❤️
They are amazing creatures. Not the least bit afraid დ