Nature Photographer and Music Producer
Hummingbird Photos and Galleries.
Here is a classical choir paying homage to the small wonders of nature....
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I have been documenting an Anna’s hummingbird nest and it is getting very close for the baby hummingbirds to leave the nest. You can see in the video that it is getting a little crowded as the baby hummingbirds grow bigger. Sometimes it can be tough being the younger hummingbird. You can see in this video the younger hummingbird getting some serious repetitious slaps to the face....
Today we celebrate earth day. Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22nd to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote sustainable practices. God has blessed us with a planet that has abundant life and resources to sustain life. However, much of the world is facing threats that will be catastrophic for future generations. There are some small ways that we can reduce our impact on the environment. Earth Day helps us remember what we can do to protect the planet. The first
Rufus hummingbirds are small, colorful birds that are found in western North America, from Alaska to Mexico. They are known for their bright orange-red feathers on their throats, which are called gorgets. Rufus hummingbirds are migratory birds, and they travel long distances each year between their breeding grounds in the north and their wintering grounds in the south. They are also known for their fast flight and their ability to hover in mid-air while feeding on nectar from flowers....
Male hummingbirds do not make good fathers. They are always trying to impress the females with their courtship dives and frequently looking for a new mate. The females get left having to make the nest and tend for the young while the males do nothing to help. It must be tough being a female Anna’s Hummingbird. Here is a picture of one that looks a bit warn out. I am sure there are some people out there that can relate....
There has been a lot of rainy weather here in Portland. It is definitely keeping things green. Here are some pictures that I was able to get between the rain storms. I have also enjoyed getting some photos of Male Anna’s Hummingbirds....
Here is a gallery of hummingbirds. Most of these photos are Anna’s Hummingbirds photographed in Portland Oregon by Jonathan Swanson...