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Photography => Ontario Birds => Topic started by: kokanee on October 13, 2010, 04:12:37 PM

Title: My chance of a lifetime...to feed a hummer!
Post by: kokanee on October 13, 2010, 04:12:37 PM

Hi,

Just thought I would share what has been the absolute highlight of my birding experiences so far on a recent trip to Jamaica!
Unfortunately, the hummers were moulting and so were a bit more timid without all their feathers...

This is the Red Billed Streamer-tail Hummingbird (aka Doctor Bird), which is the national bird of Jamaica.
The tail is black with the second to outermost tail feathers elongated to form ‘streamers’ (13 cm or 6 in long), which are often crossed.
The streamers, scalloped and fluted on the inside, create a high whining humming sound in flight. Immature males and males in moult lack the streamers, so we didn't get to see the streamers.
(http://outdoorontario.net/Gallery/albums/album20/hummer_709.jpg)

Feeding the Doctor bird
(http://outdoorontario.net/Gallery/albums/album20/mar_hummer_699.jpg)

Feeding the two tone black and Purple Mango Hummingbird.
(http://outdoorontario.net/Gallery/albums/album20/mar_hummer_703.jpg)

Another bird fed off seed on my leg:
(http://outdoorontario.net/Gallery/albums/album20/mar_lap_648.jpg)



Thanks,
Mar :-)

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Post by: Rob'in'To on October 13, 2010, 07:10:40 PM

That is just freakin' awesome!

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Post by: ravynne40 on October 13, 2010, 08:12:30 PM

Incredible, looks like you had a blast ..great shots too

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Post by: kokanee on October 14, 2010, 04:24:25 PM

Thanks, yes it was definitely a great trip/experience....and I probably would have been satisfied if this is all I had done :-)

The weather wasn't the best that day, a bit dull and rainy as a Tropical Storm was moving in, so we had to make the best of shooting conditions.

Cheers,
Mar

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Post by: Bird Brain on October 14, 2010, 05:43:36 PM

Yeah ... what Rob said!   :lol:

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Post by: lovetobird on October 16, 2010, 12:18:07 PM

Too cool! Hand feeding Chickadees is an amazing experience but I can't imagine doing it with a Hummingbirds, I suddenly have an urge to take a trip to Jamaica!

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Post by: kokanee on October 19, 2010, 04:57:57 PM

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Too cool! Hand feeding Chickadees is an amazing experience but I can't imagine doing it with a Hummingbirds, I suddenly have an urge to take a trip to Jamaica!

I had a feeling it might entice a few people ;-)
Mar

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Post by: Cody on October 19, 2010, 09:47:12 PM

I've hand fed Woodpeckers, Nuthatches, Chickadees and Squirrels (VERY Interesting story  :lol: )  but never Hummers lol!  Very nice pictures and sounds like a great experience!