A Photo a Day by Bill Heller | ||
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Beak Photos |
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Saturday, March 1, 2008
Iridescent Anna'sIt was a bit of a gray day today. But there was still enough sunlight to show off this guy's beautiful plumage. |
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Sunday, August 19, 2007
Nappin' in the Golden HourThis is my friend from the other day. Like I said he was back in the evening, and the light just kept getting more and more beautiful.Anna's Hummingbird 12 | beak 8 | bird 52 | Calypte anna 13 | eating 6 | feather 23 | feeder 4 | fuzzy 12 | golden hour 1 | hummingbird 34 | lighting 1 | nap 2 | rest 3 | sleep 5 |
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Friday, August 17, 2007
After Dinner NapTruth be known it is more of a DURING dinner nap. He was sitting there napping and licking his chops. Then, every so often, he would wake up (almost) then lean over and take a few sips. He let me get very close, but his friend (mom?) was a little excited at one point. I don't think I freaked them out too much though because they came back later in the evening after leaving for a bit to let me clean the feeder and make fresh food. He was watching, because I barely had the feeder back up and he was on it while I was still standing there.The last time we had a hummer do this he was staking out the back yard to raise a family. I'm not sure it is the right time of year for that, but I'll be watching. Anna's Hummingbird 12 | beak 8 | bird 52 | Calypte anna 13 | eating 6 | feather 23 | feeder 4 | hummingbird 34 | nap 2 | rest 3 | sleep 5 |
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Saturday, July 14, 2007
Beak CleaningHummers seem to like to clean their beaks after they eat. For that matter, my finch seems to like to do that too. |
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Friday, June 1, 2007
Sunset Dinner FlightThe hummers have gone wild around here lately. We have three feeders up, but it is a little hard to compete with all the flowers. There are actually three birds that fight over this bush regularly. Even though the bush has plenty to go around. |
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Tuesday, August 9, 2005
Checking the NestSaturday was the end of "Fiesta" here in Santa Barbara. In theory, Fiesta or Old Spanish Days is a celebration of the founding of the city. Ironically, most of the locals leave town for it. It has kind of devolved over time to just a generally wild party in the streets.With everyone out of town I was not expecting a huge day at the show. Especially because my normal location was at the opposite end of La Cumbre Plaza under a stage with a bunch of dancers on it. But my first sale made the day worth it. A little boy stopped with his mom, one of my cards seemed to really catch his eye. After talking to them for a bit, I found out that he liked hummingbirds. So I gave him some pictures to look at that were a little out of his reach. I had not intended to sell him anything, I just love to see kids' reactions to my images. But he fell in love with this image. And, after a small discussion with his mom, he decided to buy it with his allowance. So in honor of my favorite customer of the week I thought I would find another picture of Mrs. "A" in case he stops by the site. |
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Sunday, February 13, 2005
Isla Vista HummerThe day I took this I was supposed to be practicing pastels in a class at Island View Nursery in Carpinteria. But once there is a hummingbird around I can't think of doing anything but taking pictures. |
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Monday, January 3, 2005
Morning SalutationHumming birds are incredible to watch, this guy was sitting in a huge Bougainvillea above my head. They have a habit of making a sound that makes you think they are dive-bombing you but they are usually sitting still when they make that sound. When they call they put their beak in the air and the feathers on their throat stick straight out. This photo was taken just after he had made the call and he was in the middle of a good post-breakfast stretch. |
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