Wings

This is one of the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird juvenile males suspended in the hot afternoon air, watching his rival. They have both engaged in another day of heavy feeding, fighting and fearless flying. This one has no red gorget feathers, his rival, one. You can see it in an arty shot from yesterday.

For the Record,
This day came in hot and humid...what else, it's the same everyday.

All hands wary


An arty shot of the other juvenile male and his one red feather...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/20436671@N00/50263723428/in/dateposted-public/

[JackieR]

Do they have just that one spot if red at the throat? Fabulous details and clarity. Such pretty birds so lucky for you watch them

[Betsey]

@30pics4jackiesdiamond That one red feather won't be alone as he matures, he will have a full neck gorget of shimmering red feathers.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/20436671@N00/50268894597/in/dateposted-public/

[Lin]

Fantastic capture!

[Joan Robillard]

Fab

[JackieR]

@berelaxed oh by word, he's going to be strikingly brighter!! I've only seen these birds once and it moved so fast I nearly missed it