Ruby-throated Hummingbird

These little birds can fly a speed of 25 miles per hour, and 40 miles per hour during courtship dives. Aside from being precision flyers, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds also boasts an average record wingbeat frequency of 53 times per second, wikipedia info.

Thanks for stopping by, I'm behind in commenting but hope to catch up this week.

[Peter Dulis]

nice capture

[KWind]

Beauty capture!

[Milanie]

Wonderful close-up

[Joy's Focus]

Beautiful capture!

[Denise Wood]

FAVtastic :)

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[Harbie]

Wonderful close up of this beautiful bird! Fav

[Sue Rose]

They are such elegant little birds and beautifully coloured.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

they are sure stunners

[Babs]

He looks very proud

[Joan Robillard]

Great catch

[Dione Giorgio]

Very nice shot and bird. Lovely markings around the neck.

[Beryl Lloyd]

A super macro shot - love the detail and clarity

[Lou Ann]

Such a great closeup. Oh hank you for all the information on these amazing birds. .

[Denise (lyndemc)]

Such amazing capabilities these little birds have, and all while being so beautiful too!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Excellent.

[Margaret Brown]

Stunning hummer, so lucky to be able to take photos.

[Issi Bannerman]

Amazing little bird. Nice capture.

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Lovely image

[gloria jones]

Outstanding capture

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Nice shot

[FBailey]

Lovely shot and fascinating info

[Carole Sandford]

Fabulous close up!

[Jacqueline]

Great macro!

[Ashley]

Love that throat!