Hummingbirds: Little Jewels of Flight
Sunday, 12 October 2014
I know that many people find the sight of a hummingbird hovering while it collects nectar the most entrancing feature about these proud little birds. Yet for me it is a little different – the flight is spectacular, of course.
However, I love to watch their iridescent throat feathers appear to change color as they move and the light changes – it is just entrancing. This has been caught beautifully by photographer and videographer Don DesJardin. Just watch – you will be spellbound. Species seen in order of appearance are Allen's, Anna's, Black-chinned, Calliope, Costa's and my own personal favorite, the glorious Rufous Hummingbird (above left).
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