Female Ruby Throat... by marlboromaam

Female Ruby Throat...

Probably the best shot I'll get this year. They have begun their migration back to parts of South America.

Our weather will begin to decline today, tonight and tomorrow morning with lots of wind, rain, and possible tornados since we're on the right side (the dirty side) of Helene. The entire state of South Carolina is under a tropical storm warning, along with Georgia and the western part of North Carolina. It's white knuckle time!
Beautiful capture. We have a few hummingbirds left in this area, but the masses seem to have migrated south. It's amazing they can fly across the Gulf of Mexico where there is no place to stop. Hope you stay safe today with the storms headed your way.
September 26th, 2024  
Beautiful capture. Hopefully Helene won’t be too bad.
September 26th, 2024  
@dkellogg Thank you very much, David. Yes, it is amazing what they do.

@corinnec Thank you so much, Corinne. Hopefully!
September 26th, 2024  
It's cos I'm visiting Alabama and Georgia - I'm soooo sorry xxx

How can you tell male from female??
September 26th, 2024  
@30pics4jackiesdiamond Thank you, Jackie. The males have a bright red ruby throat and the females do not. It may look black if not in the right light. =)
September 26th, 2024  
A terrific capture! Wonderful focus.
September 26th, 2024  
We're only seeing some with a few red feathers in their throat
September 26th, 2024  
Fabulous capture and tones.
September 26th, 2024  
@ljmanning Thank you very much, Laura.

@30pics4jackiesdiamond I've only seen one male this year. It doesn't mean they aren't around though.

@ludwigsdiana Thank you, Diana.
September 26th, 2024  
Great capture.
September 26th, 2024  
@mittens Thanks, Marilyn.
September 26th, 2024  
Beautiful capture.
September 26th, 2024  
@haskar Thank you very much, Haskar.
September 26th, 2024  
I'll be in South America in 5 weeks, I hope I get to see one of these
September 27th, 2024  
@kjarn You may see lots and several different kinds! We only get the ruby throat here in South Carolina.
September 27th, 2024  
Cute
September 27th, 2024  
She’s so lovely - great capture
September 28th, 2024  
Little stunner!
October 1st, 2024  
@beverley365 Thank you, Beverley.

@rensala Thank you, Renee.

@4rky Thank you so much!
October 1st, 2024  
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