Broad tailed hummingbird shows how it got its name
A young fellow visiting our feeder on a recent camping trip. We didn’t see a lot of activity but there was enough to help keep us entertained as we relaxed…
Male broad-tailed hummingbird puts on a show
There is always one at the feeder that just does not want to share and this guy was it. On our recent RV trip to western Colorado, I put out…
Top Shots 2023 – Birds
I oftentimes joke, "I don't photograph "little birds" (meaning non-raptors) but in fact, when I get the chance and it doesn't require too much patience. I do. ;-) Here is…
Beautiful broad-tailed hummingbird takes a break
Hummingbirds rarely sit still for long and when they do, pointing a camera at them usually seems to put an end to their break. Back in July I found a…
Hummingbird shows off up close
A fun, fleeting encounter from a camping trip a couple of weeks ago in Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Colorado. This little one paid our campsite a visit briefly one…
Male broad-tailed hummingbird shows off against a beautiful sky
Taken last month during our time in Gunnison National Forest, this guy was a regular visitor, jealously guarding a feeder he had claimed as his own. One evening as we…