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Photography => Ontario Birds => Topic started by: mr.sharp-photo on September 17, 2009, 06:17:39 PM

Title: Hummingbird at Cranberry Marsh
Post by: mr.sharp-photo on September 17, 2009, 06:17:39 PM

I had a few hummingbirds that were great at evading me. saw anywhere from 2 to 5 today. I suggest that, if you want to see hummingbirds, Cranberry Marsh is a great place to go for the next few days. the orange conical flowers they feed from are still around. they can be found on the eastern part of the Lyne Shore Marsh birdwalking loop - both the right and left sides of the path.

no luck with pictures today - lighting was mixed and my camera was grumpy. these are the best two i got. and i THINK i saw an emerald belly on one of them (those exist in Toronto?)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2599/3929410693_bcbaf794fa.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2625/3929410097_ee2972f61b.jpg)

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Post by: Bird Brain on September 17, 2009, 11:22:56 PM

Wow, wonderful photos!  

Jo-Anne :D

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Post by: Dr. John on September 18, 2009, 12:29:37 PM

Great shots. If they are in the Toronto area, they are most likely ruby throated. Looks like they are feeding on jewelweed, just like they did in our backyard. Perhaps this is a good native plant to keep around for hummers - we originally just had it because it is pretty.

-John

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Post by: mr.sharp-photo on September 18, 2009, 02:02:28 PM

but where do you get jewelweed from? looks nice but the hummers (and bees and wasps, though) seemed to love it this year

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Post by: Moira on September 19, 2009, 11:36:17 AM

I believe jewelweed is also known as touch-me-not.  Friend at work has a native Canadian garden at home; I'll check on where to get plants.

Title: hummers
Post by: Howieh on September 19, 2009, 12:53:55 PM

I've seen a few hummers in the Toronto area this summer but haven't had any real shooting opps. How late in the season can we hope to see them before they head south for the winter?

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Post by: Halton Hills on September 20, 2009, 05:33:20 AM

Quote from: "Howieh"

How late in the season can we hope to see them before they head south for the winter?

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My resident pair quietly left a couple of weeks ago.......  :( ........ just 8 short months and they'll be back.

Time to switch feeders and get ready for the Juncos.......  :shock:

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Post by: MEGHAN on September 20, 2009, 02:17:16 PM

My lone guy is still around..saw him this morning.
Should be heading out soon I would imagine.

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Post by: mr.sharp-photo on September 20, 2009, 08:19:28 PM

saw nothing at Cranberry Marsh today BUT raypie apparently spotted some (i assume further south near the lake)

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Post by: Moira on September 22, 2009, 07:07:34 PM

Two are still there this evening.  I was "trying" to take some pics.  It's a challenge, but fun.