Mystery Visitor by featherwitch

Photography • Animals • posted on Sep 01, 2012

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We have loads of Ruby Throated Hummingbirds here in the Northeast US. They are the only indigenous species to this area. I happened to notice one yesterday that was just a little bit different in color, and was able to snap a shot (not this one- this was taken this morning) in order to see if I was just imagining it or it was a trick of the light. Lo and behold, it was a young male- either a Rufous or Allen's- neither of which belong out this way! I'm thinking recent storms must have blown him off course. I just hope that he finds his way back to where he belongs before the cold sets in!

Comments (14)

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kgb224

12:02PM | Sat, 01 September 2012

Stunning capture. God Bless.

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Amarillis

12:06PM | Sat, 01 September 2012

Oh wow, what a find. He's beautiful.

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zhaanman

2:29PM | Sat, 01 September 2012

Breath Taking shot such Beauty and photographic skill in capturing it so Perfectly!!

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dochtersions

3:13PM | Sat, 01 September 2012

He / she looks like an angelic being, even as a very light-weight, floating gracefully, especially posing for you. And, what a beautiful colors and fantastic shot!

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Robert_Ripley

1:21AM | Sun, 02 September 2012

Wow perfect shot

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micturn

2:21AM | Sun, 02 September 2012

what a catch!

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3dpoetry

7:28AM | Sun, 02 September 2012

Sensational

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FaeMoon

9:20AM | Sun, 02 September 2012

oh.. I love hummingbirds! When I get a house, I hope to have a feeder for them as they are so fun to watch. This one is quite handsome.

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featherwitch

6:49PM | Sun, 02 September 2012

Thank you everyone! Said bird is now thought to be a female Rufous Hummingbird. Unfortunately, it seems to have left our area, so I'm hoping it's headed South or West now...it's got a really long journey either way! BUT, still hoping to see it again...;o)

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lwperkins

9:42AM | Mon, 03 September 2012

She's so pretty! Hummingbirds are tough little things; I am hoping to plant some things to attract them here next year. I never worry about them and the cats--they are cat proof! And what a wonderful photo!

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