Ruby-throated Hummingbird on Scarlet Sage in Waukesha County Wisconsin on August 30, 2015

By admin | August 30, 2015 - 6:48 pm |August 30, 2015 Bird Categories, Hummingbirds

A pair of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are still hanging around the yard here in Waukesha County. One of the plants they really enjoy is the Scarlet Sage. The stunning scarlet color and great nectar source make this plant a real hummer favorite. I took a few minutes today to photograph this adult female on a couple of the plants in action. Images were taken on August 30, 2015.

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

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Window to Wildlife features the photography of Jim Edlhuber. A lifelong native of Wisconsin, Jim has been photographing wildlife for 20 years. He considers himself an avid photographer and is always trying to capture nature and wildlife through his lens. He is in several photography clubs and has won numerous awards for his work. In recent years, Jim has focused mostly on birding photography and finds it to be the most challenging.

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2 Responses to Ruby-throated Hummingbird on Scarlet Sage in Waukesha County Wisconsin on August 30, 2015

Nan Wisherd says:

August 30, 2015 at 7:27 pm

Thanks for sharing these great shots, Jim! We all have to savor the beauty of our hummers before they leave the Northland until next spring.

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Teddy says:

September 29, 2015 at 9:31 pm

hummingbirds are great, thanks for sharing.

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