hummingbird

I believe this is a Calliope Hummingbird, but would appreciate confirmation from the knowledgeable group here. I don't believe it is an Anna's as the coloring on the top of the head looks too purple (to me at least).

Absolutely love the combination of the Z9 and 800 PF. Anna's Hummingbird taking a drink.

My first post to the forum. Just bought my first mirrorless camera the Nikon Z8. Stepping up from a Nikon D500. Figuring out best AF modes for given situations. Thank you Steve Perry for your suggested configuration and all your awesome ebooks. Allen Hummingbirds having a disagreement over...

I have been checking on this nest for the last few weeks on the edge of Glacier National Park. I am still amazed at the noise reduction in Lightroom. I was only about 3’ away for this shot. Mom was very calm otherwise I would have backed off.

This photo of a Violet-tailed Sylph was taken in a multi flash set up. As you can see, these set ups allow one to freeze the hummingbird's wings, allowing one to see all of the detail in the bird's feathers. In this case, the photo was taken during a rain shower and the set up also resulted in...

I usually don't make a habit of posting captures of birds at feeders, but am making an exception here. While in Southern California last week a friend of mine pointed out a very strange looking black-chinned hummingbird at one of his feeders. It turns out that there are quite a few reports of...

A male Black-crested Coquette hovers in front of a blue porter weed flower before dipping in for a drink of nectar. These male hummingbirds have a unique crest of long and thin black feathers, seen well here. Females lack this crest and the black coloring to the head and face. This image was...