January 11, 2024

I am a female Anna's Hummingbird

If a guy likes me, he flys straight up, as if possessed

Then he dives straight back down, 

And squeaks really loud

Then we mate - yes, I'm easily impressed.

Location: Pacific Coast Highway, CA

Date photo taken: March 18, 2012

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Annas_Hummingbird/overview

Photo and text © 2024 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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August 22, 2022

I'm a male Anna's Hummingbird

My face and throat are iridescent on sunny days

I'm stocky and have a straight bill

The rest of my feathers are green or grey.

Special thanks to guest photographer, David Simpson.

Location: Ash Canyon, AZ

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Annas_Hummingbird/id

Photo © 2022 David Simpson and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson