Transparent Winged Hummingbird
by Debby Pueschel
Title
Transparent Winged Hummingbird
Artist
Debby Pueschel
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Wings beating at a very high rate, ruffle the head feathers of this Rufus who is on its southern migration pattern. Aggressive and mean tempered, these short term visitors even run off the established Anna Male hummingbirds. Their orange coloring and larger size let me know they are here temporarily, but what a joy to see them. It is always a joy to see them with their wings displayed - almost in transparent fashion.
As a note, the white above the eye of the hummingbird acts as a “false eye” - the attacking hummingbird will often mistake this mark as the eye of the opposing bird. However, when you see a hummingbird with a spot that appears discolored in the middle of the chest, you can bet that this bird is truly a warrior and has survive many battles!
Thank you to the Administrators who have featured my photo in their groups!
*A Birding Group - Wings 8-15-17
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August 14th, 2017
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Comments (44)
Alida M Haslett
Truly stunning light and capture! This sweetie is perfectly perched, delicate and exceptionally lit- Beautiful work!LF
Debby Pueschel
Georgie, Angela, and Paul, I am truly thankful for all of your amazing comments, Likes and favorites of my Transparent Winged Hummingbird! Peace!
Michelle Meenawong
beautiful shot Debbie l/f/t/p
Debby Pueschel replied:
Michelle, these little guys are wonderful. My "resident" male Anna allowed this one to take a drink! Thank you for the l/f/t/p
Sharon McConnell
Wonderful clarity and light, Debby! l/f
Debby Pueschel replied:
Sharon, thank you so very much for the comments and the lf! You are most kind!
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