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Image typeJPEG
Color spaceAdobe RGB (1998)
Date taken28-Jun-09 10:05
Date modified23-Nov-09 18:59
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Camera makeCanon
Camera modelCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Focal length170 mm
Max lens aperturef/5.7
Exposure1/800 at f/5.6
FlashNot fired, compulsory mode
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ISO speedISO 1250
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Alaska Hummingbirds feeding from hand.

Alaska Hummingbirds feeding from hand.

We get a lot of hummingbirds in June at Saltery Lodge. If you have ever had a humming bird feeder, you know how much fun they are to watch. This evening, it was particularly interesting. There was an adult male hummingbird that claimed the feeder for himself. This was not unusual by itself, as there is definitely a pecking order at the feeder. But what made this unique was the fact that he claimed it for a couple hours!


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Last comment by Gregory S. Dysart .:. Photographs from Massachusetts on 16-Jan-12:
From what I've read, red dye may be very injurious to hummingbirds. Many hummingbird feeders are colored red; however, plain sugar water, 4 parts water and 1 part sugar are all you need. The clear solution probally won't attract the birds to one's hand, but better safe for the hummers than sorry...
Last comment by Micheline Schwarzkopf on 23-Jun-11:
Your handfed Hummingbirds and your daughter so patiently holding her hand, beautiful pictures and beautiful birds. At one of my homes I had planted a tree in front of the upstairs window and had lots of sunflowers growing like weeds it was a jungle but Ioved it. A Hummingbird decided to build this tiny nest in the tree and 2 eggs were in it. I provided the sweet little mom with colored water and sugar so she would not be nervous about flying away long distance and kleave her eggs too long and my whole family watched the new babies hatch and when ready taking their flying lessons, all from the upstairs window with opera glasses. It was magic and very precious to watch. The folloeing year I was hosting another young mom. The video you took was breathtaking. Thank you for allowing me to take pleasure.
Last comment by Carol on 20-Jun-11:
In responce to the video about Rufus:
I had a Ruby at my feeder last year who sat on a vine by the feeder
and guarded it all day. He would feed occasionally but would not let
any other hummers feed. He would viciously attack them. They finally ganged up on him and chased him away. I called him Atilla the Hum. He was right back the next day
on guard duty.
Last comment by Gena Saucier on 11-May-10:
This is truly an amazing capture hummers r my favorite birds to photograph.
Last comment by Betty on 30-Apr-10:
Amazing...hummingbirds are so quick, we had a feeder in the past, enjoy them so..but never saw one feeding from someone's hand! Great:)
Last comment by Bonnie on 28-Apr-10:
My favorite little birds, I got a good picture of a hummingbird moth in my backyard last year.
Last comment by mangdamian on 26-Mar-10:
beautiful..
Last comment by sally siling on 6-Feb-10:
That is beautiful n amazing. Touches the heart, love the pic.
Last comment by HEATHER on 6-Feb-10:
WOW, IT'S ABOUT ALL I CAN SAY. EXCEPT, HOW DID U GET SO CLOSE? DRINKING OUT OF HER HAND. HOW DID U GET THEM TO TRUST U?