First Ruby Throated Hummingbird of the season

Lancelot, our returning male, spotted this morning. He's a week earlier than last spring. I adore them and I'm so happy to see him back.

Beautiful tiny beetle...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/20436671@N00/17096987417/in/photostream/

and his back...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/20436671@N00/16681912384/in/photostream/

[Yeshanghai]

Beautiful capture

[M0ments in time]

What a great capture

[Shailesh]

fantastic capture.... must be difficult to time it..

[Betsey]

@shailestha They are so hard to photograph, I love the challenge. Several years ago I had one(probably the father of this one, they return to their nest areas) who was very tame and i could get really close and have some amazing shots. This guy is shy.

[Gayle Sears]

Oh, you are so lucky to have them there so soon. I expect ours to arrive in maybe two more weeks. Great shot.

[maura143]

Beautiful photo of this little flying jewel, Betsey!