I put out the feeder about a week ago and it looks like these little birds have noticed. They are quite brave, I was taking pictures of my cactus when one fly right by me. It buzzed right over my head, I could hear its wings flutter by... And I got a few shots before it noticed or cared I was there before retreating to a near by power line.
 Camera Model | Lumix GH6 |
|---|---|
 Lens | G Series 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 Lens |
 Filter | none |
 Aperture | f/9 |
 Shutter Speed | 1/20 sec |
 Film Speed | 100 |
 Spectrum | Visual Light |
 Wavelength | 380 through 700 nanometers |
 Location | Central Virginia USA. |
The feeder is almost empty now, the winds have been knocking it around and its been getting lots of attention. Soon more will show up and all start feeding together.
Looks like a male based on its red plumage under its head.
Its thinking about landing.
Hovering there, maybe it sees me and is thinking if it wants to stop and drink some sugar water now. Or wait for me to leave.
Well I guess its hunger proved too strong and it stayed for a few seconds to have a drink. I do my best to stay still so it does not fly away.
Then it flew away, but not too far away. It is sitting up on a near by power line. We can see it in the upper right part of the picture.. It will probably wait there until I leave.
I may get a second feeder, but for now they seem to be working together (mostly) to feed. And I have seen at least four or five on a single feeder before.
