Visitors of the Rain

I’m very glad that a couple of Ruby-throated Hummingbird are back and I got the feeling that are building their nest by the pine trees.

They are the most playful and cheerful couple. They love to play ‘tag’

like children. I’m hoping that they’ll stay until migration time.

I really enjoy seeing them how they observe the other birds from a high branch and once in a while they hover around them.

It wasn’t my only treat to see the hummingbirds because I had a surprise visit of a Gray Catbird that I haven’t seen in long time. This bird is very elusive and is not very social but this time I had him for long time, enough to shot a number of pictures.

It’s a coincidence to have him in a rainy day like the previous visit.

As you can imagine I had my fun moments thanks to the rain!

Tags: birds, Gray Catbird, nature, photography, photos of birds, Ruby-throated Hummingbird

21 thoughts on “Visitors of the Rain”

forgottenmeadows on July 25, 2014 at 8:49 am said:

o simply splendid shots 🙂

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- avian101 on July 25, 2014 at 10:09 am said:
  
  Thanks a lot Neha! 🙂
  
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christinavarga on July 25, 2014 at 11:41 am said:

We have a similar feeder and just love watching this pair of hummingbirds come up to feed! There is a third wheel, a male, who tried to weasel his way into the party. It is so fun watching them interact! Stunning pictures! 🙂

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- avian101 on July 25, 2014 at 12:34 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much for sharing Christina! 🙂
  
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andromeda65 on July 25, 2014 at 11:59 am said:

Truly ‘Wow’, HJ !!!

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- avian101 on July 25, 2014 at 12:36 pm said:
  
  I appreciate your comment A.! 🙂
  
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clarepooley33 on July 25, 2014 at 12:38 pm said:

How lovely to have humming birds and cat birds in your garden. Beautiful pictures!

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- avian101 on July 25, 2014 at 12:40 pm said:
  
  Thank you Clare! I share my birds with you through photography! 🙂
  
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susanpoozan on July 25, 2014 at 12:50 pm said:

Your pictures make me smile they are so good to look at.

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- avian101 on July 25, 2014 at 1:03 pm said:
  
  Thanks Susan, your words make me feel good! 🙂
  
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45DegreesNorth on July 25, 2014 at 3:27 pm said:

Love, love, love the hummingbird pictures!! I’ve been hearing so much about catbirds lately, in the blogs I follow, I wish I could have an encounter with one or two!

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- avian101 on July 25, 2014 at 3:33 pm said:
  
  Thank you Amy! I hope you do see Catbirds soon! 🙂
  
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Eily Nash on July 25, 2014 at 4:32 pm said:

Beautiful shots H.J. We do not have Hummingbirds in U.K so these are very special for me to see. Have a wonderful weekend! Kindest regards Eily

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- avian101 on July 25, 2014 at 4:37 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Eily! Those are very small birds weighing approx. 5 grams and are the closest looking to the fairies of legend. Have a great weekend too! 🙂 ❤
  
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  - Eily Nash on July 25, 2014 at 4:38 pm said:
    
    Thank you!!!
M-R on July 25, 2014 at 5:18 pm said:

*I* am very glad too, HJ: there is nothing quite as wonderful as those tiny wee birds, wings in virtually incessant movement and brilliant colours turning them into jewelled tops, spinning in the air … or something like. 🙂

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- avian101 on July 25, 2014 at 5:33 pm said:
  
  I see them every time and I’m still amazed by those little creatures! Can’t get enough of them! Thanks M-R! We’re 100% on this one! 🙂
  
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bkpyett on July 26, 2014 at 7:12 am said:

Love the splayed tail, such delightful shots. Thanks HJ. 🙂

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- avian101 on July 26, 2014 at 9:25 am said:
  
  Thank you Barbara! 🙂
  
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ChristineR on July 27, 2014 at 10:53 pm said:

That feeding dispenser is a wonderful idea. Gorgeous little bird with such a long beak. That catbird is looking cautious. It won’t be long and I’ll be able to have a go at guessing your lovely Sunday photos. 😀

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- avian101 on July 27, 2014 at 11:03 pm said:
  
  That’s the spirit! Thank you Christine! 🙂
  
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