Category Archives: Hummingbirds

Sitting Down on the Job

Posted on August 20, 2012 by joey

The title pretty much describes the picture to a T. These are Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, juveniles I believe. There was two of them that were feeding at the Rose of Sharon tree. They wouldn’t feed at the same time, but when … Continue reading →

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Hummingbirds Have Returned

Posted on May 6, 2012 by joey

The Ruby-throated Hummingbirds have returned today! My Mom first spotted a male and female at the feeder, and then I spotted the male throughout the day. I went out and changed the nectar in the feeder and just leaned on … Continue reading →

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The Hummers Are Coming!

Posted on March 21, 2012 by joey

The Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are beginning their migration to the North! With the unseasonably warm temperatures, we have seen a lot of early arrivals. I have been keeping an eye on the online Hummingbird Migration Tracker and according to their sources, … Continue reading →

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Hummingbird Itch

Posted on June 25, 2011 by joey

For the last couple of weeks now, I have been itching to photograph Hummingbirds, but school, baseball, and various other things have gotten in the way. Now that school is over and baseball is winding down, I will finally have … Continue reading →

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In Between Downpours….

Posted on May 17, 2011 by joey

In between downpours, I went outside to try and photograph my hummingbirds. They were driving me crazy, as I hadn’t gotten a shot of them all year! It was pretty slow, with only one bird showing up, but it only … Continue reading →

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The Hummingbirds Are Here!

Posted on April 30, 2011 by joey

This morning I had a Ruby-throated Hummingbird stop by my nectar feeders! I’m not sure if it was a male or female, as I was still half asleep. Now starts my process of photographing them! Oh, I can’t wait!

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Spring Spirit

Posted on April 8, 2011 by joey

It’s time to get into the spring spirit! Come join Margaret Robbins and I as we discuss feeding and photographing Hummingbirds. The program will take place Saturday, April 9th, from 1-3 p.m. at Wild Birds Unlimited in Brookfield, CT. (one … Continue reading →

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February Hummingbird Presentation

Posted on February 10, 2011 by joey

What’s better than those little jewels called Hummingbirds, visiting your feeders in the summer? I know that is one of my favorite sights! It has become a challenge for me to capture this beauty in a photograph. Over the past … Continue reading →

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Ovenbird & Other Highlights

Posted on September 20, 2010 by joey

Today was fairly good with an Ovenbird, and a Sharp-shinned Hawk calling from the trees. Other highlights included an increase in activity at my feeders, but unfortunately, I didn’t spot the Red-breasted Nuthatch today. In reading the Cape May Blog: … Continue reading →

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Hummer Happenings

Posted on September 13, 2010 by joey

Hummingbird migration is at its peak right now! Make sure you keep your feeders out, as this is probably the most important time to be feeding them. The Ruby-throats will need all the extra fat they can get as they … Continue reading →

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