Archilochus colubris – Mia McPherson's On The Wing Photography

Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird Chirping

By Mia McPherson|2024-08-30T18:21:58-05:00August 31st, 2024|Categories: Arkansas, Birds, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Sebastian County|Tags: adult, Archilochus colubris, branch, chirping, defensive, feeder, garden, hummingbird, hummingbirds, male, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, summer, urban, yard|

Two days ago, I was happy to photograph an adult male Ruby-throated Hummingbird chirping. The male was reacting to another hummingbird near 'his' feeder.

Morning Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird Drama

By Mia McPherson|2024-08-04T13:34:33-05:00August 5th, 2024|Categories: Arkansas, Birds, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Sebastian County|Tags: adult, Archilochus colubris, blur, branch, feeder, garden, gorget, hummingbird, hummingbirds, low light, male, morning, perched, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, stick, summer, twig, urban, wings, yard|

Early yesterday morning, I had a handsome male Ruby-throated Hummingbird in my viewfinder. Suddenly, another hummingbird flew in, putting him on high alert.

Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird In My Viewfinder

By Mia McPherson|2024-08-02T03:10:58-05:00August 1st, 2024|Categories: Arkansas, Birds, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Sebastian County|Tags: adult, Archilochus colubris, branch, feeder, garden, gorget, hummingbird, hummingbirds, low light, male, perched, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, stick, stuck out, summer, tongue, twig, urban, yard|

I finally have male Ruby-throated Hummingbird photos that I am happy with. It's about time, isn't it? He isn't a lifer; I've photographed this species before.