I love to watch the hummingbirds come and go from the feeder. It is often an aerial battle and sometimes a ballet. This one flew up in the trees but kept her eye on the feeder... this is a female ruby throated hummingbird and the females don't have the red throat.
FYI--I'm on the mend... just had my right hip replaced (on Monday, September 9th) and trying to catch up on some photos I've taken over the past few days. Between physical therapy and taking medications it has been a little challenging to focus.
A great capture, KV! Such sharp focus to show her lovely markings and the webbing of her plumage! And thank you for the info about her lack of a red throat. Fav
@365projectorgheatherb thanks Heather... I have another picture where the throat looks like it has an orange dot and another where it almost looks like a tiny orange flower... I think these may be females as well.
@ljmanning thanks Laura… this is my second one… had the left done 10 years ago… the anesthesia went much better this time and no nausea… last time I had a double dose anesthesia and it made me feel badly for 5 days.
Glad you are recovering well. A hip replacement is tough - take care of yourself!