H.J. Ruiz – Avian101 – Page 683 – "My Backyard Visitors" – All about birds

Tiny Gems

Being behind the camera shooting birds the past few year has been very rewarding to me, not only that I have improved my skills as a photographer but it has gotten me closer to Nature, to avians in this case, to be more specific. There is one species that has gotten a lot of my attention, the hummingbirds.

In my backyard I’ve been blessed with the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds that come to my backyard to drink their favorite nectar daily. I believe this is the third season that they’ve been with me and I’m growing fond of them. Such beautiful little creatures!

I have some pictures from last week to give you an idea of what creatures I’m writing about.

Male

Male

Female

Male

Text and photographs © HJ Ruiz – Avian101

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Say Hello to my Little Friend!

One of the birds that usually skips migration and stays in my backyard is the Brown-headed Nuthatch. I like that little bird because is a strong and independent creature, getting down to business at all times which is flying to the feeder and try to get one sunflower seed and then fly back to his safe area and eat it, he will not eat any seeds or try to open them while he’s not in his safe area.

It might require more energy but it’s a precautionary method to be a survivor.

I love to see them climbing trees or branches upside down with ease and great skill.