Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
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Stalking the Hummingbirds
Yes, I admit it. I’m a stalker of birds.
It had been a while, so I went into the shed and hid, leaving the door open a crack, hoping a hummingbird might land on the feeders nearby.
Within minutes a handsome male Anna’s hummingbird showed up, and I had my camera at the ready.
It was my lucky day.
~ Susanne
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You got some great shots!! Good stalking.
Thank you! I was happy I didnt have to wait too long in the shed for them to show up!
Great photos! I’m always impressed!!
Thank you!
Terrific photos…my Hummingbirds are back now and happy to be fed again!
Thanks, John! I bet they’re happy to have you home! 🤩
I love the feeder. The birds too, no doubt.
Yes indeed! They appreciate it! 🙂
Ah! What a great idea! I’ll have to try hiding some time and see if I can get some good shots. You captured some awesome photos!
Thank you. I regularly take pictures of them in my yard, but I definitely do better closeups when hiding in the shed! 🙂
My garden feeds the local hummingbirds. They are very curious about me when I’m working outside, either that or territorial, as they have been known to buzz me.
Yes, mine are year round residents and they feed both naturally and using my feeders. They are definitely inquisitive and occasionally buzz me too!
Good stalking and nice photos. He’s a beauty.
Thanks, Graham. ☺️
They’re so beautiful! I love their magenta collars.
Yes, that color is amazing!
Excellent hummingbird photos were worth the ‘stalking’!
Best wishes, Pete.
Thanks, Pete. It paid off!
Your stalking paid off as you got some great shots of those beautiful birds!
Thank you. I was happy when he dropped by so quickly!
Lovely. Hummingbirds are fascinating birds. (Suzanne)
Thank you, Suzanne!
Great shots, Susanne! You have the perfect blind to make photos from. I remember when I was young, my Daddy made me a blind out of a frame and cloth, and it was collapsible. It was just big enough for me. I got some fantastic shots from it, but it turned out to be like a sauna in the hot, humid North Carolina heat of summer. I still used it quite often, nonetheless.
What a great idea! The shed works perfectly for me to hide in. ☺️
I absolutely LOVE hummingbirds! Great photos! 🤩🙌🏽
Thank you! 😍