Suspended is a photograph by Robert Bales which was uploaded on January 31st, 2015.
Suspended
This little one was heading for the feeder.
The Costa's Hummingbird is very small, a mature adult growing to only 3 to 3 inches in length. The... more
by Robert Bales
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Suspended
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Robert Bales
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This little one was heading for the feeder.
The Costa's Hummingbird is very small, a mature adult growing to only 3 to 3 inches in length. The male Costa's has a mainly green back and flanks, a small black tail and wings, and patches of white below their gorgeted throat and tail. The male Costa's Hummingbird's most distinguishing feature is its vibrant purple cap and throat with the throat feathers flaring out and back behind its head. The female Costa's Hummingbird is not as distinct as the male, having grayish-green above with a white underbelly.
The Costa's Hummingbird is fairly common in the arid brushy deserts and any nearby gardens of the Southwestern United States and the Baja California Peninsula of Mexico.
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I'ina Van Lawick
Wonderful catch, Robert. I have not had close encounters with the hummers this year. Usually a very swift fly-by. LF
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks I'ina for the nice comments and the LF!! I am heading South in a few weeks and hope I can get some more images!!
Anita Faye
Robert, happy to feature your beautiful work on Poetic Poultry! https://fineartamerica.com/groups/poetic-poultry-.html
William Tasker
Superb catch, Robert! Gorgeous! Thank you for submitting this wonderful and identified bird image that is now featured on the homepage of Wild Birds Of The World - A Nature Photography Group - L/F
Linda Unger
Wow, caught in flight!! FAV!
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much Linda for the nice comment and the FAV!! I had many deletes to get this one!
Minding My Visions by Adri and Ray
Super image! Wonderful timing and capture! Lovely focus. Nice work! L/F/Su/Facebook share on Amazing Art and Artists!
Judy Via-Wolff
Love this, I soooo love hummingbirds! Can't wait for mine to return...L F
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Judy for the nice comments and the LF!! It will not be long before you see them.