Stay Outta my Territory...!
Uploaded: April 22, 2007
ISO 800, f/8, 1/2000 sec, Canon 600mm lens + 1.4X extender, tripod. Cropped and minor adjustments in PSCS2. This Rufous Hummingbird is "on territory" - staking his claim to a breeding and feeding territory. Hummers apparently have no knowledge of their relative size as they will aggressively defend their breeding territories - with attitude. The bright colors, particularly of the neck feathers (or gorget as it is known), warn other males to stay away. And, along with display flights, attract lady hummers.
Kay E. Mahoney
April 22, 2007
John Tubbs
May 08, 2007
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