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Post by Teddy Regpala on Jun 29, 2008 7:43:02 GMT
I'm trying to capture some decent images of a male House Finche (to show Eric P.), when this guy suddenly appeared. Though I'm not prepared to do hummers, but I couldn't resist and pointed the camera to him. Not successful with the BIF, so I settled down with him perched to the feeder (where else). I finaly ID'd this hummer as Black-Chinned ( Archilochus Alexandri). Nikon D300, 300mm f/4 + TC1.4, 1/500s, F/9. auto ISO 800 (+1EV), NEF capture. I'd like to use a flash, but I don't want to scare these guys yet. This is about 25% of the original image. I know, it's a little bit noisy, I'll do better next time. As usual, C&C are always welcome. Thanks.
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Post by Romy Ocon on Jun 29, 2008 9:54:43 GMT
Very pretty little bird nicely captured, Ted!
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Post by Eric Patdu on Jun 29, 2008 14:42:12 GMT
Wow Ted! I have always wanted to see hummingbirds! I've read that there are hummers in NJ but I have yet to see one.
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Post by Teddy Regpala on Jun 29, 2008 15:51:22 GMT
Eric, funny you mentioned that.
We have visitors (friends) from NJ yesterday, while we're showing them our backyard some hummers try to feed. One of them was so excited.
We have Anna's and black-chinned all year around here. Anna's are a little bigger, and because of their size, they don't migrate that far.
I'd like to see other species as well come migration time.
Looks like the black-chinned are dominating our feeder.
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Post by Eric Patdu on Jun 29, 2008 18:29:49 GMT
Hummers all year round? I guess I'd relocate to CA then. Hehehe......
Have you tried feeding them near you? Or are they skittish? I've seen photos of hummers feeding right off the hands of people. That would be cool!
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Jun 30, 2008 1:59:59 GMT
Eric, the only hummingbird you are likely to see in Jersey is the Ruby-throated. Here in southern California, we have about 7 species. Of course, southeast Arizona is hummingbird heaven. I have seen as many as 11 species in one sitting there! They are not skittish at all but I have yet to see one feed from people's hands. Here is a Costa's taken last year here in Pasadena.
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Jun 30, 2008 2:16:27 GMT
Nice Bob. Our local version of the hummingbird is the sunbird. To attract them to your garden, you have to plant flowering plants rich in nectar. Simply put, have a butterfly garden! Here's one from my backyard butterfly garden. The flower is a passion vine flower, another beautiful creation. telyd
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Post by Eric Patdu on Jun 30, 2008 5:36:34 GMT
Nice photo Bob! I've read that there are two species of hummers in NJ, the Ruby-throated and the Rufous but I doubt that there is any in my side of town. Our place is quite busy and I don't see much flowers around so I don't think hummers pass this way. Anyway, I've received an email about hummers feeding from a person's hand some time ago and verified it on snopes. Turns out true! ;D I also saw in David Attenborough's Life of Birds, hummers that feed on feeders held by people. Would love to experience those things! ;D When I do get to a place where there are hummers, I will surely try to invite them to my place. Then I'll open my place to PBP members to take their best BIF shots of hummers! You will need a very fast lens to capture those wings in flight. ;D Eric, the only hummingbird you are likely to see in Jersey is the Ruby-throated. Here in southern California, we have about 7 species. Of course, southeast Arizona is hummingbird heaven. I have seen as many as 11 species in one sitting there! They are not skittish at all but I have yet to see one feed from people's hands. Here is a Costa's taken last year here in Pasadena.
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Post by Teddy Regpala on Jun 30, 2008 6:43:50 GMT
Hummers all year round? I guess I'd relocate to CA then. Hehehe...... Have you tried feeding them near you? Or are they skittish? I've seen photos of hummers feeding right off the hands of people. That would be cool! Skittish? Maybe. Looks like they're still shy. They run ... rather fly for their dear life. Hehehe. But I noticed this afternoon, I'm in the backyard doing some cleaning, and they approached the feeder. It's either they didn't notice me at all, or they didn't me around. I'd say all the birds visiting my backyard are not accustomed to humans around the vicinity. It was a colorful weekend for me. Red and brown - House finches, I'm seeing them the most Yellow/Gold/White - Lesser Goldfinch, saw them Sat. and Sun, so looks like they will be regulars soon too Blue/Gray - Western Scrub Jay, if not for being blue, I hate them, hahaha. These birds hoard the seeds, and hide them somewhere. But I like them, they're big, and easy to spot. Brown - Mourning Dove. Usually comes in pairs. They are so cute, dating in the backyard. Not sure if I've been visited by sparrows, as the female house finches looks like them. Green - Hummingbirds. Well, the male black-chinned are the most recognizable. It's so hard to ID a male Anna's, size is my only indicator. Females? Forget about it. You need a good capture to differentiate them.
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Post by tina mallari on Jun 30, 2008 7:37:57 GMT
Nice capture Ted. These little hummers are such a delight to see. I can spend the whole day watching them and even waiting for them to visit our garden whenever we are in CA. Can't wait to go to CA just to see these delightful birds
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Post by Neon Rosell II on Jun 30, 2008 9:56:10 GMT
Eric, the only hummingbird you are likely to see in Jersey is the Ruby-throated. Here in southern California, we have about 7 species. Of course, southeast Arizona is hummingbird heaven. I have seen as many as 11 species in one sitting there! They are not skittish at all but I have yet to see one feed from people's hands. Here is a Costa's taken last year here in Pasadena. Wow! what a beauty, Bob!! You were able to capture the iridescent feathers on this one.
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Post by JP Cariño on Jul 2, 2008 0:01:37 GMT
so cute! when i saw hummingbirds a few years back i thought they were bees
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Post by Teddy Regpala on Sept 4, 2008 3:17:38 GMT
I think I finally ID'd a female Black-Chinned Hummingbird, they're very similar to the Anna's. D300, 300/4 with TC1.4 (420mm), 1/640s, F/8, ISO 200, 190CXPro3 with 393 support, raw capture, full-frame, just resized and cloned the feeder in CS2 Thanks for the D300's native 6 FPS! (otherwise I missed this) ;D D300, 300/4 with TC1.4 (420mm), 1/640s, F/8, ISO 200, 190CXPro3 with 393 support, raw capture, full-frame, just resized and cloned the feeder in CS2
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Post by raymondjbarlow on Sept 5, 2008 0:45:54 GMT
great shots Ted, and everyone., hummers are a blast, and tough like crazy to shoot.
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Post by Manny Illana on Sept 5, 2008 12:57:58 GMT
I think I finally ID'd a female Black-Chinned Hummingbird, they're very similar to the Anna's. D300, 300/4 with TC1.4 (420mm), 1/640s, F/8, ISO 200, 190CXPro3 with 393 support, raw capture, full-frame, just resized and cloned the feeder in CS2 Thanks for the D300's native 6 FPS! (otherwise I missed this) ;D wow! just love these little hummers....
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