Photographing hummingbirds has always been extremely challenging for me. To improve my odds, I placed a hummingbird feeder in the backyard and planted native flowers attractive to hummingbirds. These tiny birds are a rare sight. A few days after putting out some fresh hummingbird nectar (an equal mixture of water and sugar), I spotted a…
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Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax traillii)
Their insect-eating habits help reduce the number of pest insects for park visitors.
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Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
The jewel-like quality of iridescence of the Ebony Jewelwing changed depending on the angle of the light.