Nesting Anna's
by Robert Bales
Title
Nesting Anna's
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
A cute Anna's hummingbird on a nest. This little one built the nest in one of the trees in the front yard and we were very fortunate to be able to watch her without interfering with the nesting.
Anna's Hummingbird is 3.9 to 4.3 inches (10 to 11 centimeters)long. It has a bronze-green back, a pale grey chest and belly, and green flanks. Its bill is long, straight and slender. The adult male has an iridescent crimson-red crown and throat, and a dark, slightly forked tail. Anna's is the only North American hummingbird species with a red crown. Females and juveniles have a green crown, a grey throat with some red markings, a grey chest and belly, and a dark, rounded tail with white tips on the outer feathers.
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November 9th, 2013
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Marvin Blaine
What a Beautiful piece Robert! Exceptional closeup. Perfect lighting! F!
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks, Marvin for the visit, comments and the F!! It was sure nice it picked our backyard for the nest!!!
Jeff at JSJ Photography
WoW! Now THAT is a great hummingbird shot Bruce! LOVE IT! L/F, ~Jeff at JSJ Photography
Anita Faye
Robert, wow, simply stunning! Featured on Poetic Poultry! https://fineartamerica.com/groups/poetic-poultry-.html
Don Columbus
Congratulations Robert, your work is Featured in "Birds In Focus" I invite you to place it in the group's "2017 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
William Tasker
Incredible image, Robert! Your beautiful image has been featured by Wild Birds Of The World, a nature photography group. L/F/p
Sandi Mikuse
OMG Robert! How ever did you get this amazing shot?!!! It is incredible! What a darling little bird...and that is the cutest little nest!!! A real favorite! L/F
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much Sandi for the OMG and the great comments. I had to cut a few branches while she was off the nest and I was luck she picked a tree in the front yard.
HH Photography
It's amazing how tiny, tiny their nests are and so well constructed. You were so blessed to be able to watch her so closely. A beautiful capture, Robert. v52/fv