A pair of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds have been in the yard here since spring. I photographed this female early this afternoon in a bed of Red Bee Balm. This plant is a magnet for these birds. Images were taken on July 5, 2015.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Binomial name: Archilochus colubris
Category: Hummingbirds
Description: Metallic green feathers on back, grayish-white on underparts. Males have a vibrant red throat which may appear dark in poor lighting. Wings are dark gray, almost black. Long, slender bill is black in color and mostly straight with a slight curve at the tip.
Size: 2.8″-3.5″ long, 3” – 4” wingspan
Weight: 0.071 oz. – 0.21 oz.
Habitat: Broadleaf and pine forests, orchards, meadows, parks, and gardens
Always nice to see your wonderful pictures . We too believe that the hummers must have a nest nearby and have searched..but nothing. That is one goal of ours…to find one! Thanks again.
Excellent Jim!
Really gorgeous, Jim! Thanks so much for sharing.
There’s nothing so lovely as a hummingbird among the flowers. Wonderful photos.
How lovely! I have to get myself some red bee balm! I’ve always loved the flowers and I love the hummingbirds that come to my feeder. Thanks!
Love your pictures but very much dislike your big name plastered across each picture. Distracts from what we should be seeing. Is that really necessary? Cabo JJ