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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Ruby

The first ruby-throated hummingbirds began arriving a couple weeks ago and we are thrilled to be hosting again. The feeder shown below was purchased at Wild Birds Unlimited. It's got two parts only, the red top lifts right off, so it's a breeze to keep clean. Ruby approves.





Sharing with Our World Tuesday.

46 comments:

  1. MerisiMarch 25, 2014 at 5:31 AM

    Such beautiful hummingbird captures, I am smitten!

    The feeder looks really nice and good to know it is also practical.

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  2. Elizabeth EdwardsMarch 25, 2014 at 6:17 AM

    can't wait until they return to VA. snowy today. hummingbirds another day. i guess. ( :

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  3. NancyMarch 25, 2014 at 6:28 AM

    We'll need to get out of the below-freezing temps at night in order to hang our feeders. Fabulous captures Gail! xo

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  4. Optimistic ExistentialistMarch 25, 2014 at 6:33 AM

    Hummingbirds make it impossible not to smile :)

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  5. AnonymousMarch 25, 2014 at 6:40 AM

    She's a sweetie! Looking forward to the spring migration. Good to know they are on the way. Dianne

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  6. Stewart MMarch 25, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    Saved the best for last!

    So, pleased I have now seen hummers as well!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  7. Dział Przyrody MŚOMarch 25, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    Excellent photos!
    Greetings from Poland

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  8. Linda at To Behold The BeautyMarch 25, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    These are sensational, Gail. I think #4 is my favorite, but that could change the next time I go through them. :) Beautiful work.

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  9. Evelyn S.March 25, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    I think I might have to look at a feeder like this...although we are at least 3 weeks away from hummingbird arrivals, I would guess. Terrific hummer photos, Gail!

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  10. AnvilcloudMarch 25, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    Nice shots. In my limited experience, they don't often sit pretty for pictures like this.

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  11. Grandma Barb's This and ThatMarch 25, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    Wonderful photos of the hummer! Can't wait until they arrive here.

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  12. rainfield61March 25, 2014 at 8:57 AM

    "Hummingbirds make it impossible not to smile".

    Such a nice saying.

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  13. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmMarch 25, 2014 at 8:57 AM

    I just love these hummingbirds!

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  14. SuzanMarch 25, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    Amazing little birds!!

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  15. StephanieMarch 25, 2014 at 9:28 AM

    Such sweet birds - I can't wait until they arrive here in the Rockies although it will be a little while :) Lovely photos, Gail. Hugs to you!

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  16. MelissaMarch 25, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    Beautiful! You must have a powerful lens to capture those wings in closeup like that!

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  17. KarenMarch 25, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    What gorgeous little gems they are! Superb captures Gail.

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  18. TexWisGirlMarch 25, 2014 at 10:24 AM

    gorgeous! love your little posers!

    i've hung a feeder but haven't seen any here, yet.

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  19. Author R. Mac WheelerMarch 25, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    beautiful creatures

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  20. Coloring Outside the LinesMarch 25, 2014 at 12:02 PM

    Love the hummers and this is a cool feeder. I'll have to find one!

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  21. hootnonnyMarch 25, 2014 at 12:06 PM

    Ruby's a looker. She's wearing my favorite color.

    Love the last one!

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  22. ElaMarch 25, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    Oh, so wonderful photos !
    Greetings

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  23. Charlotte WilsonMarch 25, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    Glad to know that they are back. Now I need to find a feeder like yours. The ants kept getting into our feeder last year.
    And the rats are back eating our bird feed. Yuk! We have been taking them in at night.

    Love your shots, especially the last one with the wings in motion!

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  24. UnknownMarch 25, 2014 at 2:15 PM

    Just gorgeous! They're my favorite birds.

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  25. ShugMarch 25, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    glad you posted this...I need to go in there right now and get my feeders out. I am not very good at remembering to do this. Great photos of the beautiful Hummingbird.
    You did good!!
    shug

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  26. JeanneMarch 25, 2014 at 3:26 PM

    Beautiful!! I love the way you caught the wings in the last one.

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  27. DebbieMarch 25, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    WoW, stunning!! Send her up to me!!

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  28. DeniseinVAMarch 25, 2014 at 4:28 PM

    I love hummingbirds and am in awe of these photos.

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  29. TriciaMarch 25, 2014 at 4:44 PM

    What a pretty bird! It's feathers look kind of iridescent.

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  30. eileeninmdMarch 25, 2014 at 5:23 PM

    Oh wow, lucky you! They are so darn cute.. They would not like the snow here. Enjoy your week!

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  31. Anita JohnsonMarch 25, 2014 at 5:28 PM

    These are some of the most beautiful hummer pictures I have seen. I think it will be awhile before they show up here...it snowed again last night!

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  32. MichelleMarch 25, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    Awwww....I just love seeing them :)

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  33. Brian KingMarch 25, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    Holy crap! We'll be lucky to see hummers by July. Great photos!

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  34. AnonymousMarch 25, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    It will be awhile before we see hummingbirds!

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  35. DeannaMarch 25, 2014 at 7:04 PM

    A little bit of heaven flying!!

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  36. Laura Delegal - Leroy PhotographyMarch 25, 2014 at 8:22 PM

    Beautifully captured. I put mine out every spring, but have never seen one. I only see them during late summer during migration. :(

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  37. UnknownMarch 25, 2014 at 8:56 PM

    Love hummingbirds. Looks like a nice feeder!

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  38. Tina Fariss BarbourMarch 25, 2014 at 10:50 PM

    Ruby is beautiful! It looks like he has jewels all over his feathers. None around here yet.

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  39. BarbaraMarch 25, 2014 at 11:31 PM

    Gorgeous captures. I spotted a little hummer outside my window today, investigating a stepladder! I'm going to try to get one of those feeders.

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  40. UnknownMarch 26, 2014 at 11:45 PM

    Oh my goodness, These are such amazing shots. I LOVE hummingbirds. And I Love to try to capture photos of them but mine don't hold a candle to your shots my friend.

    Hugs~

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  41. UnknownMarch 26, 2014 at 11:46 PM

    Oh my goodness, These are such amazing shots. I LOVE hummingbirds. And I Love to try to capture photos of them but mine don't hold a candle to your shots my friend.

    Hugs~

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  42. AnonymousMarch 27, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    Are you pulling from the archives again sweet Gail? OMG....LOVE that last shot! xoxo http://simplysouthernblogger.com/where-the-thistle-grows/

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  43. Sallie (FullTime-Life)March 28, 2014 at 7:03 PM

    Oh lucky you -- how I would love to host these guests! That is a neat feeder.

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  44. AnonymousMarch 29, 2014 at 11:44 AM

    What a darling.

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  45. HelmaMarch 30, 2014 at 2:25 PM

    This bird is a dream to give ever allowed to photograph.
    Unfortunately, in the Netherlands there are no programs for hummingbird.

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  46. DonnaMarch 30, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    Oh you have made my heart flutter

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