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So many species!! Lucky you... We have only four, none of them migratory and three endemic.

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What amazing photos and such beautiful humming birds!

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Awesome, awesome, awesome. It’s so funny to live in a place that only has one kind of hummingbird and realize it’s the one you don’t get there. Those are so incredibly beautiful.

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Thanks Karen! Yes, the Ruby-throat owns most of the country...but not AZ. I guess it's been crowded out...

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Sep 21Liked by Ken Lamberton

Such beautiful photos! The Lucifer sure has a long impressive beak!

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Thanks Kate! Yes, impressive--one of their identifying features!

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Sep 21Liked by Ken Lamberton

I shall never tire of viewing your photographs of Hummingbirds. How can I even choose a favorite. I guess I’ll have to show allegiance to ‘my own’

Ruby Throats.Congrats,

Plain-capped Starthroat.

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Thanks Lor. We had a ruby-throat in Bisbee at a friend's house a few years ago. Love to have a nice male visit the yard!

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Congrats on #16! Wonderful photos, Ken. We only get the ruby-throated hummingbird up here (delightful and yet very territorial little devils). I can’t imagine that much variety. 🥰

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Thanks Bryn! I imagine your ruby-throats are like our rufous--they spend more time chasing other hummingbirds than feeding...even with multiple feeders!

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Sep 21Liked by Ken Lamberton

Thank you so much! Truly exquisite photos!

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Thank you! Once in a while, out of the thousands of photos I take, one or two stands out!

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Sep 21Liked by Ken Lamberton

Riches.

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Indeed. Better than fine jewels for sure.

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Impressive photos of hummingbirds. My efforts have been mostly futile.

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