Observation of an Adult Male, Anna's Hummingbird-Carmel, CA. USA. Photo © Kathleen L. Ryan. 1/14/2021, 3:06 PM.

So I was sitting in my bedroom and heard what I thought was my smoke alarm battery, "Chirping," to let me know it was time to replace it. I got closer and realized that wasn't it. I went outside and the chirping got louder. I thought, "It must be the call of some bird I'm not familiar with. (Of which there are many.) 😅 Then I saw an adult male, Anna's Hummingbird - (Calypte anna) suspended way above my head. He, "dive-bombed," near me and then away. He rapidly did this four times. The sound was coming from him. I read that this sound is made by the outermost tail feather. I don't get visits very often by male hummingbirds in my garden, so this little guy taught me that a tiny bird can make a big sound. Carmel, CA. USA. Photo © Kathleen L. Ryan. 1/14/2021, 3:06 PM. Nikon D7500, ISO 500, 500mm, F5.6, 1/2000 sec.

Publicado el enero 15, 2021 08:36 TARDE por kathleenlryan