Ruby-Throated HummingBirds Photos

Pictures of hummingbirds and flowers that attract them

Hummingbirds are one of the funniest subjects I like to photograph. They're also the most challenging. Below are some of my tips.

July 2011 - Not many hummingbirds this year.

Video of a young ruby-throated hummingbird.

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I just got my Black & Blue Salvia planted when a young male showed up, enjoyed the flowers and rested a bit. See the red dots on the throat?? That indicates that it is a young male... colors are still changing.

I've added twigs to my flower pots. They make good perches for the hummingbirds (dragonflys, too!). This one is perched on the flower stem.

Young male ruby-throated hummingbird. Notice the red dots on his neck....his feathers will change. (Young males will look similar to the female.)

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Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds

Bee Balm

Turk's Cap

Beardtongue

Columbine

Salvia

Lantana

Cardinal Flower

Shrimp Plant

Black & Blue Salvia