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Humming Bird

15 years ago

These are not as good as what ya'll post here, but I was just so tickled to be able to get any shots of my favorite little bird! Wish I understood more about the camera I have, or maybe I should have just purchased a better one. Anyway, these are from this morning........

Comments (6)

rcnaylor
15 years ago
Oh I love that last one. I can never get very good shots of birds.
lindajewell
Original Author
15 years ago
I admit to taking about 35 photos and these were the best.......shows what kind of photographer I am! LOL!
Thanks for your kind comment, I was just to tickled to get a few shots even if they are not that great.
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epaoshaguy
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I think your shots are great Linda!!!!

I've taken alot of shots of different subjects only to have a very few suit me.....no worries mate...just keep clicking!!!
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juanital
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According to this site the hummingbirds are arriving 12-18 days earlier than in the past.

The weather also seems to be doing the same. Winters here (NE OH)seem to be milder than when I first moved here in '93...

I hope its warm enough for them. They are like jewels of spring!

Here is a link that might be useful: Journey North Hummingbird

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