Celebrity in the City

This is a broad billed hummingbird, which is apparently not usually found this far north. It's big news among the birding community. Imagine getting up at the wee hours of the morning and driving however long it takes to get to a particular tree in a field by 7:30 in the hope that this bird shows up for a quick few minutes of feeding, only to leave again and maybe return hours later for another quick feed. Truly absurd...but there I was doing exactly that with @jyokota and @PattyP this morning. And we were fortunate enough to see him arrive on schedule more or less.

Here's Junko's: http://365project.org/jyokota/365/2021-05-11

[Maggiemae]

You would really have to be prepared with the right settings! This looks fine and good to see from your side of the planet!

[Elyse Klemchuk]

How wonderful to see this special bird!

[Samantha]

A spectacular capture.

[eDorre]

What a little beauty!

[Diana]

Well worth getting up early for, such a wonderful capture.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

beautifully done

[Casablanca]

Glad your efforts were rewarded! This is a beauty

[Babs]

So glad your early start paid off. Love the movement of his wings.

[Lois]

Worth all your efforts! Fabulous capture!

[Issi Bannerman]

Wonderful capture.

[Joan Robillard]

I am loving the bird pictures you and Junko are getting. Hope you get some if you go to Beaver Island this year.

[Kathy A]

Well timed capture, great action!

[Mags]

Beautiful capture!

[Rob Z]

What a great reward for your dedication. :)

[Lynda McG]

Wonderful- fav

[Pam Knowler]

Your are becoming a twitcher!! Well done for your dedication and effort - such a great result!! I wish I could come out with you and Junko!!

[Harry J Benson]

Great capture

[LManning (Laura)]

A lovely capture and beautifully composed.

[carol white]

Beautifully timed capture.Fav😊

[Milanie]

Wonderful

[Linda Godwin]

Fabulous to get a broad billed on blooms! You early morning bird adventure really paid off!

[Marij]

beautiful

[Domenico Dodaro]

Another great one!

[RonM]

Great timing!!

[Tunia McClure]

Beautiful photo

[Kathy]

Super clear photo of this little hummer.

[Kat]

Great timing and composition!

[Kathie]

Glad you were rewarded with a lovely shot. My sense is you won't be doing that again. lol

[Rick]

Great find and capture.

[KWind]

Super shot! Well timed with great focus.

[Gosia]

Fantastic capture

[Lou Ann]

Birders are OCD to the max but they wouldn’t have it any other way. Smile. Lovely capture!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Mission accomplished- you got the perfect shot!

[GaryW]

Stunning! And I love the color!

[Berni Crumb]

Gorgeous! I'd never heard of this variety of hummingbird before.
Very cool! We have a mated pair of Ruby-Throated hummingbirds that visit our feeder, but I never seem to be able to catch a shot of them. Hopefully this spring!

[Allison Maltese]

What we will do for a nature shot! I love that golden light. It was worth the effort.

[Elizabeth]

Your extraordinary effort paid off! Beautiful capture!

[Allison Williams]

Wonderful capture!

[Jnadonza]

Nice