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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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A Ruby-Throated Hummingbird feeding from the #Flower of a Bleeding Heart Vine.
#Cleodendrum attracts many pollinators like #Hummingbirds and #Bees.
Here, a #RubyThroatedHummingbird is drinking nectar from the #BleedingHeartVine’s #RedFlowers.
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The Bleeding Heart #Vine produces huge bunches of bright #red, #heart-shaped #flowers that “bleed” a bolder red center, giving rise to its common name, #BleedingHeartVine, #BleedingHeartFlower. It’s also called a #GloryBower in some locations.
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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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A ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) breaking off a jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) flower. Oops.

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