Wild Bird Wednesday

I glanced out my dining room window to find this little lady preening herself on the wisteria vines before sipping from the feeder.

I've been telling myself I need to try to get some better shots of my visitors before they gear up to leave for the winter but on this day I was getting ready to leave the house and there wasn't time. I just pointed the camera and took a couple more shots as she flew to the feeder. I'm surprised this one even came out at all. It's a pointed beak in a flurry of wings. :)

Another quick shot captured a little ant escaping from the feeder and the spread tail feathers of the hummingbird.
Not well planned thought out photos but worthy at least to record this little visitor that has provided such pleasure and amusement during these past summer months.

Posted for Wild Bird Wednesday.

Ruby Tuesday: Hummingbird Silhouette

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Some of you may remember my hummingbird feeder from a Shadow Shot post back in April. I was finally able to capture one of the little guys with my camera lens. Although he is only in silhouette I like how the image came out. He looks so still and suspended but the motion of his wings is still very evident.
I've had two hummingbirds for most of the summer. Lately I've only seen one and know that within days this little guy will also disappear. The feeder empties more quickly these days so I know he's getting ready to depart for the winter. He seems to have enjoyed my Rose of Sharon bushes and my red geraniums. I'm hoping he liked his daily buffet enough to come back next summer!
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