Carol DM
So far this year I only have one male Ruby throated Hummingbird at my feeder. I feel sure there will be more as the season goes on and the temperatures get even hotter. Ruby throated Hummingbirds are bright emerald on the back and head, with gray-white underparts. Males have a brilliant iridescent red throat that looks dark when it’s not in good light. You can see the bright red throat in my photo I captured just now on my deck feeder. He sits on the perch for lookout as I have talked about before. Very territorial tiny birds.
Ruby throated Hummingbirds fly straight and fast but can stop instantly, hover, and adjust their position up, down, or backwards with incredible control. They often visit hummingbird feeders and tube-shaped flowers and defend these food sources against others. You may also see them plucking tiny insects from the air or from spider webs.
©CarolDM2018
365 Photos Challenge Day 198
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Do you know what the red bell shaped object is in the photo? If yes, answer in the comments.
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Thanks and yes this is a tiny birds amazing.
I already saw the post with the answer, but this is a gorgeous picture!
Thanks Ellie I enjoy seeing these tiny birds in my deck.
I read the second one first too. That is a beautiful photo. I love hummingbird (not as enamored of ants).
Lots to learn with nature. It is a lot of trial and error.
I know now that I read your other post 🙂 But great post, and wonderful photograph!
SO you read the second one first, on well, now you know. 🙂 Thanks!
Yes I saw the second one first….at least I got to read them both 🙂
I think it’s a bird feeder.
It fits on top of the feeder Robin. It is an ant guard, to keep the ants away from the feeder. They are attracted to the sweet nectar.
Thank you very much for your explanation.
You are welcome. I will post the entire feeder soon.
I have no idea what is it exactly but the whole picture looks cute!
Thanks Elena. It is an ant guard, to keep the ants away from the feeder. They are attracted to the sweet nectar.
I guess it’s some type of bird feeder or attraction?
No it is an ant guard, to see the ants away from the feeder. They are attracted to the sweet nectar.
Bell bird feeder 🙂 although I have never seen a bell bird.
No it is an ant guard, to see the ants away from the feeder. Ants are attracted to the sweet nectar and can be pain if they get all over the feeder.
I like a bell guard better, but again, I’ve never seen a bell shaped bird so I guess they are working!
Beautiful bird , I just love this One
Thanks, another of my favorites as well.
YES, it is a bell! Grins, yes I know what it is, I have seen it before. Great shot of that Ruby Red!
Actually it is an ant guard, to keep the ants away from the feeder. They are attracted to the sweet nectar. They usually get all over the feeder and it is a mess to keep clean and keep them away.
Oh, I thought it was just decorative. I thought you meant the whole feeder. Wow, good idea. I never knew they made those.
They haven’t always made them. I remember my Grandmother putting vaseline on the top of her hook for the feeder but they still go to the nectar. It is always something to deal with.
It must be more sophisticated than any helicopter
Funny Albert. It is an ant guard, to keep the ants away from the feeder. They are attracted to the sweet nectar. My Grandmother always put vaseline around the hook at the very top and they could not get past to the feeder.
So pretty, I bet he is making that feeder his.
Yes he has claimed this feeder!