The only hummingbird of the midwest is the Ruby-throated. Pictured are the male with its' dazzling ruby throat and the female which has white underparts with white spots on her rounded tail. Both are iridescent green above. Hummingbirds are easily attracted to feeders with a solution of 1:4 white sugar and water. Boiling water prior to added sugar helps to dissolve it and keep longer. Adding artificial coloring is not necessary as feeders have ample red parts.
2 comments:
Wow...someone has either a lot more patience with getting the "right shot" or are just a way better photographer than me! Probably is a combination of the two!
My wife and I love to watch the humming birds at the feeder. They are such aggressive little creatures. We watched two the other evening for a half hour and neither one would let the other feed with out bombarding it.
Moff
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