Some Arizona Hummingbirds

[RichDitch]

We live in Phoenix and have feeders out on all four sides of the house. Our most common species is Costa's Hummingbird. After a few yeas go having only Costa's we started getting Anna's as well. There have been a couple other species seen only once.

These Costa''s (purple gorget) and Anna's (red gorget) are from the yard feeding or approaching flowers in my wife's garden. All shot with a Nikon D7200 and a Nikkor 200-500/5.6.

Costa's Hummingbird by Richard Ditch, on Flickr

Costa's Hummingbird by Richard Ditch, on Flickr

Costa's Hummingbird by Richard Ditch, on Flickr

Anna's Hummingbird by Richard Ditch, on Flickr

Bonus species - Broad-billed Hummingbird, taken at Boyce Thompson Arboretum (a state park 60 miles east of Phoenix). Also D7200 and 200-500/5.6.

Broad-billed Hummingbird by Richard Ditch, on Flickr

 

[PentUp]

Great captures Rich.

 

[RichDitch]

Great captures Rich.

Thanks!

 

[Craig]

Very nice, especially the last image.

 

[RichDitch]

Very nice, especially the last image.

Thanks Craig!

 

[Box Man]

We live in Phoenix and have feeders out on all four sides of the house. Our most common species is Costa's Hummingbird. After a few yeas go having only Costa's we started getting Anna's as well. There have been a couple other species seen only once.

These Costa''s (purple gorget) and Anna's (red gorget) are from the yard feeding or approaching flowers in my wife's garden. All shot with a Nikon D7200 and a Nikkor 200-500/5.6.

Costa's Hummingbird by Richard Ditch, on Flickr

Costa's Hummingbird by Richard Ditch, on Flickr

Costa's Hummingbird by Richard Ditch, on Flickr

Anna's Hummingbird by Richard Ditch, on Flickr

Bonus species - Broad-billed Hummingbird, taken at Boyce Thompson Arboretum (a state park 60 miles east of Phoenix). Also D7200 and 200-500/5.6.

Broad-billed Hummingbird by Richard Ditch, on Flickr

Lovely things, wonderful colors, and splendid photos, Rich! I enjoyed them.

 

[RichDitch]

Lovely things, wonderful colors, and splendid photos, Rich! I enjoyed them.

Thanks, Box Man. I really appreciate your words and perspective on these.

 

[Box Man]

Thanks, Box Man. I really appreciate your words and perspective on these.

Who wouldn't like these humming birds, and your portrayal of them? Your photos clearly demonstrate the beauty of the natural realm.

 

[stig]

Terrific series there Richard. You are in hummingbird paradise!