I wait all year for the 10 days of peak hummingbird activity in my backyard. Starting in May I have a few Anna’s and Black chinned Hummingbirds visiting my feeders and the early blooming flowers I’ve planted. They visit everyday but they are intermittent and hard to catch especially on flowers. I get the occasional photo but it’s nothing like that first week in August. At that time, in addition to the locals, the Rufous Hummingbirds migrate through, and the fireworks are on full display. Lots of hummingbirds, lots of aerobatic territorial fighting, several varieties of hummingbirds at the same time; in short, a hummingbird nerd’s idea of heaven.
This year wouldn’t you know it I called for Jury Duty and had to report on Monday. I prayed that I would get winnowed out through the selection process. But no, I unfortunately passed each hurdle and was seated on the jury for a trial that lasted all week. Not that I am not willing to do my civic duty, but I couldn’t help thinking not this week of all weeks. So, I missed this year’s peak week and sat in a windowless courtroom and Jury room for the entire week. I have still managed to get some captures I am happy with and there is always next summer.
and I am grateful for my freedom.
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That was very bad luck but you still got some good shots.
Thank you!
Great pics.
Thanks!
Wow, as a fellow “hummingbird nerd” I applaud your ability to get these shots! Hums are year-round here (Anna’s, I know, overwinter), and if it freezes, I have to insulate my feeder with some foam covered with a sock. But the spring and summer, and especially the breeding season, see the most activity. Thanks for sharing these amazing pics!
Thank you. I wish I had them year round. It’s so sad when they are gone.
Lovely shots!
Ooooh, so pretty! Sorry you had to do jury duty at that specific time. I’ve been called to jury duty about ten times, but never had to serve in a trial. Thanks for serving!
Thank you! I’ve been called twice and had to serve twice. Lucky me. 😉
Beautiful landscape and beautiful reflection.😉👏🏻
Thank you!