At least 2 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are still hanging around the yard here in Waukesha County. Bottle Gentian has been a favorite once again as it is in full bloom now. Still amazes me how their bill goes into the top, then inside so carefully for the nectar and the plant almost looks untouched. With Cardinal Flower and Zinnias still blooming those are also still flowers of choice. They are still going to the nectar feeders along with other wildflowers in the yard. Images were taken on September 5, 2015.
Bottle Gentian
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Binomial name: Archilochus colubris
Category: Hummingbirds
Description: Metallic green feathers on back, grayish-white on underparts. Males have a vibrant red throat which may appear dark in poor lighting. Wings are dark gray, almost black. Long, slender bill is black in color and mostly straight with a slight curve at the tip.
Size: 2.8″-3.5″ long, 3” – 4” wingspan
Weight: 0.071 oz. – 0.21 oz.
Habitat: Broadleaf and pine forests, orchards, meadows, parks, and gardens
Bottle Gentian
Bottle Gentian
Bottle Gentian
Bottle Gentian
Bottle Gentian
Cardinal Flower
Cardinal Flower
Cardinal Flower
Cardinal Flower
Cardinal Flower
Cardinal Flower
Zinnia
Zinnia
Zinnia
Zinnia
Zinnia
Zinnia
Zinnia
Zinnia
Zinnia
Zinnia
Zinnia
Zinnia
Zinnia
Zinnia
Zinnia
Wonderful, as always!
Thanks for sharing, Jim! I will have memories of these colorful flowers and busy hummers until we see them again next year.
Jim,
I haven’t been out birding in a while and so I get my fix looking an enjoying your pictures . Keep posting and I hope to see you in the field sometime in the fall.
Beautiful work Jim! Looks like monarchs are starting to migrate now…have seen many of them today! I have a “root canal” tomorrow…”sigh”…then maybe I can finally get out to shoot! Enjoy this beautiful day Jim!
hummingbird on one of my favorite plants (Bottle Gentian), amazing.