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Our eyes and ears should be open and alert to the natural wonders that surround us every day. Take time to look out our windows to see the birds that visit us and open our windows to hear them. Walk around whatever space we have to enjoy the birds in nature. Every day, work on improving our powers of observation.

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September 10, 2012

I just kind of liked this picture, where you can see the wing beat front and back, but they have a ghost-like look to them.

Pictured is an juvenile male Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a U.S. made, hand-blown glass hummingbird feeder.

Posted at 06:00 PM in Attention, Feeder Birds | Permalink

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Kathleen, keep the nectar out for her to help her until she decides to migrate. If temperatures drop before she leaves, put the feeder close to a light to keep it from freezing. She'll leave when she can and when she's ready. Hopefully soon for her sake!

Posted by: Nancy Castillo | October 25, 2012 at 09:28 AM

I live in lower Mich. Question? It's already mid. October and I have a female Rubythroated Hummingbird in my yard, she is here every year, Will she migrate, or is she to old to make the flight?

Posted by: kathleen platt | October 16, 2012 at 09:10 AM

Thank you Garmin.

Posted by: The Zen Birdfeeder | September 21, 2012 at 12:32 PM

I used to read you blog regularly, I can't believe I ever stopped! Now I remember what got me addicted to begin with.

Posted by: garmin | September 18, 2012 at 01:07 PM

Melissa, I wish I could say I engineered the effect...I didn't. Glad you like!
Daniel, thanks for the thumbs up.

Posted by: The Zen Birdfeeder | September 13, 2012 at 03:39 PM

Beautifully captured, Nancy!

Posted by: Daniel LaFrance | September 12, 2012 at 11:43 AM

Fantastic! I'm no good at photography, but I love the "ghosting" image you've captured. Thanks for sharing it!

Posted by: Melissa | September 11, 2012 at 07:33 PM

Thanks Ellen, glad you liked it!

Posted by: The Zen Birdfeeder | September 11, 2012 at 10:21 AM

Great picture. It's a helicopter hummingbird!

Posted by: Ellen | September 11, 2012 at 10:08 AM

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