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2011 California Birds Series
Oakland, California 6/16/11
This image was taken in Barbara Lee's wonderful backyard. The hummingbird is perched here, near a flowering tree that it had been nectaring on. Barbara told me this was an Anna's hummingbird, which is another new species for me. The image has a number of problems, mainly due to shooting into the sun. This might be a male, but the throat is in shadow, so the brilliant color of the gorget is not evident. I am disappointed in the image quality, but it was fun to watch.
This is a western bird commonly found in cities and suburbs. The species has expanded its range northward from southern California since the early 20th century, due to the planting of exotic flowering trees.
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Annas_Hummingbird/lifehistory
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@Phil David Morris 2011: Thanks Phil. If you go to a park or out in the country, you might see more of a variety of birds.
@Dexter Chee: Thank you Dexter.
@CElliottUK: How could she not?
@Barbara Kile: Yes, it was fun. We really had a good time together.
@B. Thomas: Thanks Barbara. I'm always happy to photograph new species, so I guess I'm not that disappointed!
@Barbara Lee: Hi Barbara. I'm glad you like this. The light was challenging but it was so enjoyable to see these cute hummingbirds hanging out in your garden. Check back when you can to see the California birds-I know that you have a lot to do before you go on your trip. The summer will be over before we know it!
@Twojays: Glad you like it, Joyce.
@Loner: Thank you so much, Sonja.
@Tede: Thank you Tede.
@Ana Lúcia: I appreciate that, thank you.
@Jason Politte: Good you saw that, Jason. Ruby-throats only east of the Mississippi.
@Denny Jump Photo: Wow, Denny, that is such a compliment. Thank you so much. I appreciate all of your kind words.
@Jackie: Oh that would be fun-I have never seen that!
@Sam: Thank you so much, Sam.
@Jason Politte: Sorry about that Jason. I meant that Ruby-throats are the only hummingbird that is a breeding resident east of the Mississippi. Other hummers in the east would probably be migrating through or strays.
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
1/500 second
F/8.0
ISO 2000
600 mm