Backyard Hummingbirds and Migration

@CarolDM (203396)

Nashville, Tennessee

September 5, 2019 1:18pm CST

Snapped this photo of a female ruby throated hummingbird at my deck feeder. I was sitting on the deck steps, camera in hand, waiting on the bluebirds to return to the bird bath. Instead I got photos of the hummingbirds. They were going back and forth to each feeder. In a few weeks they will start their migration south. But they always return each spring. Amazingly they remember where the feeders were the year before. Pretty impressive, right! There are many links to read about the migration of the hummingbirds.

https://www.thespruce.com/when-is-hummingbird-migration-386451

www.thespruce.com

https://www.thespruce.com/when-is-hummingbird-migration-386451

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

5 Sep 19

Is she actually resting for a moment? We have them here in California, both in the North and South. I enjoy watching them.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Sep 19

Resting and waiting for another hummer to come along so she can chase it away! It is never ending with these tiny birds.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 Sep 19

@CarolDM They're protective of their sugary yummies?

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Sep 19

@Corbin5 Yes and it will be sad to see them leave.

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@kobesbuddy (78833)

• East Tawas, Michigan

5 Sep 19

My mother use to enjoy seeing the humming birds, but she never got a picture. This is beautiful, Carol!

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@kobesbuddy (78833)

• East Tawas, Michigan

5 Sep 19

@CarolDM I had no idea that they ever sit, for even one minute!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Sep 19

Thank you, you have to sit and wait, a lot of patience to get one.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Sep 19

@kobesbuddy They do but not for long.

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@LovingMyBabies (85923)

• Valdosta, Georgia

6 Sep 19

Absolutely beautiful photo!! =)

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@LovingMyBabies (85923)

• Valdosta, Georgia

6 Sep 19

@CarolDM Those are usually the best ones! =)

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Sep 19

Thank you Jennifer, unplanned!

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@jaboUK (64346)

• United Kingdom

6 Sep 19

That's a great photo. I didn't know that hummingbirds migrated.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Sep 19

Thanks and yes they do. And come back every year to where the feeders were the year before. Amazing!

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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

5 Sep 19

aw, great pic 'f her! the returnin' 'dults were quick to lemme know 'f their displeasure o'er the number 'f hummer feeders i'd out this year, lol. from 7 down to jest 2. too many ferals, so some jest passed through. few stayed to nest'n raise their young. i'll miss 'em when they're gone fer winter 'n be'n edge come next spring - giddy fer the 1st sightin' 'f these beautiful 'n quirky lil birds.

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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

6 Sep 19

@CarolDM yer welcome :) i've spent the last several days tryin' to get shots 'f the males. 've gotten many, jest no good'uns, lol. most uncooperative... yes ma'am, 7 'twas quite a few, though spread out quite a bit. some near the drive 'n other various places. ones where they could dine'n peace without me lurkin' too much with camera'n tow. most disappointed my cardinal flower vines 've not done well this year. i reckon the prolonged heat too much. the hummers, late butterflies 'n bees 'dore those flowers. used to've hummer feeders close by those. 'twas fun watchin' 'em bounce 'twixt the 2.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Sep 19

Thanks, it was one of those unplanned shots, I was sneaking as I sat on the steps looking up at the feeder. I cannot imagine having 7 feeders. 2 are enough to keep up with!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Sep 19

@crazyhorseladycx They do not like the camera, too busy for us. They are entertaining to watch for sure. I love it when they stop in mid-air and hover. I think the heat has gotten to many gardens this year. Maybe next year will be better for all of us.

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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)

• Perth, Australia

5 Sep 19

@CarolDM Such a beautiful photo! Great capture.

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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)

• Perth, Australia

5 Sep 19

@CarolDM I can only imagine!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Sep 19

Thank you, it is a challenge photographing these tiny 2 inch long birds.

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@rsa101 (40946)

• Philippines

6 Sep 19

Very nice picture of them. I think they are really clever enough to travel that far to avoid the cold weather that is about to come in your place. I hope that you will see them again when spring and summer time comes again next year.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Sep 19

Thanks, they are a challenge to photograph. They always return each spring.

@PatZAnthony (14749)

• Charlotte, North Carolina

6 Sep 19

We enjoy watching the hummingbirds daily. We put a feeder in front of the window that is by my standing desk. They and the butterflies are great entertainment.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Sep 19

That is good Pat. I watch the butterflies as well. Good to see you.

@wolfgirl569 (135583)

• Marion, Ohio

5 Sep 19

They are lots of fun to watch.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Sep 19

Yes very entertaining.

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Sep 19

That's a beautifully clear photo you've taken.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Sep 19

Thanks, I was sneaking on the steps, looking up at the feeder.

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@DesirousDreamer (34776)

• Peoria, Arizona

5 Sep 19

I love how dainty hummingbirds so . So pretty!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Sep 19

Yes they are pretty birds especially in the sunlight.

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@LindaOHio (222222)

• United States

5 Sep 19

Hummingbirds are so hard to catch. This is a great shot. Love it!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Sep 19

Thanks, they are very challenging. I happened to be sitting on the steps nearby with the camera.

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@kasmakarim (1932)

• Indonesia

6 Sep 19

Is hummingbird the idea of ??making a mockingjay character in The Hunger Games?

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Sep 19

What I have no idea.

@Janet357 (75638)

•

6 Sep 19

the only bird.that can fly.backwards

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Sep 19

Yes you are right!

@psanasangma (7910)

• India

8 Sep 19

focus of humming bird is beautiful! .. Birds migration from one place to another place allows to sight their existence