ruby throated hummingbird

Hummingbird Zoomed Over My Head

@CarolDM (203396)

Nashville, Tennessee

July 1, 2021 3:08pm CST

Finally snapped a quick photo of a male ruby throated hummingbird on my deck feeder. I was sitting on the steps watching the rabbits. I heard him literally zoom over my head and perched on the stick beside the feeder. These birds are lightning fast. I slowly moved the camera over and got a photo. He was looking at me. You can see his bright red throat. Definitely a male. They will be all over the blooms soon. I always enjoy these tiny birds and it is so cool to watch how protective they are of the feeder. My entertainment for the day. In between rain showers. The cats are sleeping of course.

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@kobesbuddy (78833)

• East Tawas, Michigan

1 Jul 21

I have never once seen a humming bird perch! The only way I've seen one, is hovering to drink some sugar water

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Jul 21

This pole is used more than the feeder. He will clean himself and use it as a lookout for other hummingbirds.

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@kobesbuddy (78833)

• East Tawas, Michigan

1 Jul 21

@CarolDM That's amazing! I had no idea that they sit still, for more than a few seconds.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Jul 21

@kobesbuddy Always something to learn about nature. I see him all the time on this perch. I have seen two before as well. But not for long.

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@Nakitakona (59987)

• Philippines

2 Jul 21

Good take. Your camera is good.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jul 21

@Nakitakona Yes I agree.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jul 21

Thanks! I used my Nikon zoom on this one.

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@Nakitakona (59987)

• Philippines

3 Jul 21

@CarolDM Nikon is a good camera.

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@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

1 Jul 21

Those zooms scare me sometimes . . . sounds like a Star Wars lightsaber

. You were lucky to get a shot of this quick little guy - so cute and tiny he is! We get a lot around our lemon tree and cherry tree - but it also helps that our neighbor has a few hummingbird feeders around close to our side.

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@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

2 Jul 21

@CarolDM You're right - no reason to be afraid. I guess when I hear it, my first reaction is that it's something that's going to attack me

. For a little thing, it's sure pretty loud!!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jul 21

@much2say I know it can catch you off guard. They are something else.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Jul 21

But when you see how tiny they are, no reason to be afraid. I was lucky to get this shot.

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@DianneN (254949)

• United States

1 Jul 21

What a fantastic photo! I have never seen one perched. Ours are about the size of bumblebees and too quick for me to photograph.

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@DianneN (254949)

• United States

1 Jul 21

@CarolDM It sounds as if he is protective of his food supply. He knows a good thing when he sees it! Enjoy every moment.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Jul 21

Thanks! This one is on his lookout perch, as I call it. He is constantly looking back and forth for other hummingbirds to chase away. So entertaining.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Jul 21

@DianneN That is the behavior of all hummingbirds. Very protective. Thanks!

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

2 Jul 21

you say finally, it makes me laugh honestly. I've seen more hummingbird pictures you've taken then hummingbirds my entire life!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jul 21

Finally for this year, the first one I believe. Hard to keep up. I never get tired of these critters.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jul 21

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

2 Jul 21

@CarolDM well you are one ahead this year! about 20 ahead all time at least!

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@Nevena83 (66063)

• Serbia

3 Jul 21

Oh, amazing how small he is and how you managed to take a picture of him.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jul 21

He is a very tiny bird, could hold him in my hand.

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@Nevena83 (66063)

• Serbia

3 Jul 21

@CarolDM Incredibly. I'm not sure I've ever seen such a small bird.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jul 21

@Nevena83 They are very tiny and so very fast. The red you see is his throat. Such a pretty bird.

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@wolfgirl569 (135583)

• Marion, Ohio

2 Jul 21

He posed beautifully.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jul 21

He had no idea I was on the steps.

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@MarshaMusselman (38865)

• Midland, Michigan

2 Jul 21

Have you ever seen the hummingbird insect? It's quite interesting and bigger than the bird. I only saw it once at someone's house. I've not put up any hummingbird feeders yet but I did but more flowers they enjoy if I ever get them planted.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jul 21

Yes, the hummingbird moth? I see them every year in the garden too. They are beautiful.

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@JudyEv (381815)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Jul 21

Some birds are incredibly quick and hard to capture on film.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jul 21

This is one of the fastest.

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@Dena91 (17029)

• United States

2 Jul 21

What a fantastic picture

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jul 21

Thanks I got lucky here.

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@thelme55 (79311)

• Germany

2 Jul 21

What a beautiful hummingbird. Enjoy your visitors.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jul 21

Thanks! I am every day.

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@LindaOHio (222288)

• United States

2 Jul 21

LOVE the pix of the hummingbirds. I can't believe he stood still long enough for a picture.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jul 21

Thanks. He rests on this peach all the time. But getting a photo is a challenge.

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@misunderstood_zombie (8765)

• United States

3 Jul 21

So beautiful, and it's exciting that it was so close.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jul 21

I could feel he was very close.

@arunima25 (93194)

• Bangalore, India

2 Jul 21

Finally he posed for you

Nice capture. You have enough to keep you entertained there

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@arunima25 (93194)

• Bangalore, India

8 Jul 21

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jul 21

Thanks! I am entertained for sure.

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@kaylachan (84699)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

1 Jul 21

Sometimes I wish I were my cats. Sleeping the day away as if the world didn't exist around them. Silly little things. Cool you managed to capture a photo of the bird.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Jul 21

I have said that many times. They can go to sleep in the blink of an eye, for hours. This bird is a challenge to capture. Thanks.

@Juliaacv (56195)

• Canada

1 Jul 21

They are super fast aren't they? They are so beautiful. We had one that used to come and hover just a foot or so above my hubby's left shoulder every evening when we used to sit outside on the porch. I don't know why he choose him, he doesn't look like a hummingbird feeder.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Jul 21

They are faster than any other bird. Amazing to watch this one hang out on the perch. Maybe he had a red shirt on, they are attracted to red. Some people will feed them out of their hands.

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@RasmaSandra (97912)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

2 Jul 21

Nice photo, You are lucky to be able to enjoy these lovely birds, Of course, the cats are sleeping What else would a cat be doing on a rainy day? Unless of course he was Sid who went out in the rain and then came in all wet and was made at me, He thought I had control over the rain,

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Jul 21

Thanks! I know I am blessed. Good memories of Sid.

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@NJChicaa (127117)

• United States

1 Jul 21

My former MIL has dozens of hummingbirds in her garden each summer. It is an amazing thing to see.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Jul 21

I do as well and never get tired of seeing them.

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