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doublemom2
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Check out this hummingbird!

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My DH took this photo in June, but I never saw it until today. This is either a Rufous or an Annas hummingbird eating dinner at my Dierama plant that hangs over our pond in the back yard.

They absolutely go crazy for my Dierama, hardy Fuchsias, and Salvia 'Lady in Red.

Sweet! :D :cool:

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Awwww, that's cute!! :D
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Thanks for sharing, it is a lovely pic

A few years ago, before I saw the postings on this forum,I did not know there were hummingbirds in US :oops:

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What a great pic! Hummers are so much fun to watch. :D
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Terrific Shot and BEAUTIFUL Flowers.....John
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Good photography! I hope to some day be quick enough to capture such a photo. By the time I get the camera turned on - the hummer is long gone.
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If you look closely, the hummer isn't flying, it's actually perched on the stem. It sat there for about 2 minutes before flying away, long enough for my DH to get the camera and take several good shots. I think that's the first time I've ever seen one sit still for that long. Of course, I had completely forgotten that my DH had taken the photos until I was going stir crazy and looking through photos a few days ago :)

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Wow what a really cool picture!!!
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Wow great shot, if I were to ever see one around here, I would probably forget all about taking a picture. Have seen one in all the time I have lived in this area :(
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That is a great picture, he was in the right place at the right time, lucky guy! Really interesting shot, with the hummingbird perched and feeding. Thanks for sharing it!
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