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Related: About this forumReady for my close-up!
The sun was shining right on this little ruby-throated hummingbird when I looked up from my desk a few minutes ago. Shot through the glass door to the deck where this feeder hangs.
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Ready for my close-up! (Original Post)
mnhtnbb
May 2017
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CaliforniaPeggy
(149,637 posts)1. He sure is ready, my dear mnhtnbb!
mnhtnbb
(31,392 posts)3. As you said, showing his best side!
elleng
(130,974 posts)2. Great!
May hang one, as saw a hummer yesterday.
mnhtnbb
(31,392 posts)5. Oh, you should. I love watching them.
Make your own sugar water (4 parts boiled water to 1 part granulated sugar) and change it every 4-5 days when it gets above 70 degrees outside.
elleng
(130,974 posts)7. Thanks. Was wondering about the 'solution.'
VERY windy again, right here. I suspect they've had great picnics @ 'my' honeysuckle, but have only seen one in flight so far this year.
Rhiannon12866
(205,498 posts)4. What a spectacular photo!
I love hummingbirds!
mnhtnbb
(31,392 posts)6. Thanks!
Me, too, can you tell?!? (My avatar photo is from a shot I took last season.)