Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)

Photographing hummingbirds has always been extremely challenging for me. To improve my odds, I placed a hummingbird feeder in the backyard and planted native flowers attractive to hummingbirds. These tiny birds are a rare sight.

A few days after putting out some fresh hummingbird nectar (an equal mixture of water and sugar), I spotted a Ruby-throated hummingbird visiting the feeder. The Ruby-throated hummingbird is the only species of hummingbird found in New Jersey, and sightings are [...]

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Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)

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Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)

The hummingbird, a delicate mosaic of muted hues, is perched thoughtfully on a slender branch.

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Another shot of a ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris). This time hovering near the Oven in the Ramble.

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