Sunday, July 31, 2011

Camouflage

This little hummingbird was well hidden within the plants but I could hear the humming of his wings and turned to capture the shot just in time.  I wouldn't think there was much nectar in that Baja Fairy Duster blooms but they do attract the hummingbirds and they certainly know best.
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15 comments:

  1. MoJuly 31, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    Would love to see one of these amazing birds

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  2. KathyJuly 31, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Great catch, Sharon. You were able to focus very fast it appears.

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  3. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 31, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Brilliant catch Sharon, he really is well disguised.

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  4. KateJuly 31, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Maxing the photo gives a great view of this determined little bird. Not many in my yard which is filled with goldfinches and I would love to attract them.

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  5. BirdmanJuly 31, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Sheeeeesh! Another bird shot. Three in a row that I've seen this AM. Did I miss the memo?

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  6. Regina KJuly 31, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Great catch. In KC we only see hummingbirds in August.

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  7. Sonya @ Under the Desert SkyJuly 31, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Wow! That little guy sure IS blending in well.

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  8. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comJuly 31, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    i love those hummingbirds

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  9. RandyJuly 31, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    I love hearing them buzz past me when I am out walking. Great capture.

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  10. LowellJuly 31, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    "Baja Fairy Duster blooms"? That's a mouthful for a wee flower! Pretty, though, and yes, I think that hummingbird probably knows what it's doing...although it should maybe be on the lookout for the Baja Fairy who might be dusting the bloom. :-)

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  11. JudyJuly 31, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Adorable!

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  12. RedPatJuly 31, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Their buzz is so loud for such little creatures!

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  13. MagpieJuly 31, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    I love to hear them first and then try to find them. Great shot!

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  14. JackJuly 31, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Enlarging this picture was rewarding. Nice one, Sharon. Are you competing with Julie? She just finished a hummingbird series a few days ago.

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  15. tracyAugust 1, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Two of my favorite things: the Fairy Duster and a hummer!

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