Ruby Throated Hummingbird at Wooton’s Landing

Migration is clearly under way, so I went back to Wooton to see what new birds might appear. There was a fly over Great Egret, and a Double Crested Cormorant, but the hummingbird was  a nice treat.

It was a little slower than yesterday, and there wasn’t much at Sands Road, either, but I got some good shots any way.

Mourning Dove 101

I got very close to this Mourning Dove before he flew off.

Cardinal 187

Cardinals often sing from the top of the plant they perch in.

Blue Gray Gnatcatcher 21

Blue Gray Gnatcatchers are abundant at this time of year.

Double Crested Cormorant 108

This fly over Double Crested Cormorant was a big surprise.

White Eyed Vireo 108

There’s a LOT of White Eyed Vireos at Wooton.

Common Yellowthroat 108

Common Yellowthroat 107

Common Yellowthroat 106

I found this Common Yellowthroat at Sands Road.

Swamp Sparrow 112

Swamp Sparrows are very attractive in breeding plumage.

Ruby Throated Hummingbird 305

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Ruby Throated Hummingbird 300

 

 

Ruby Throated Hummingbird 301

These Ruby Throated Hummingbirds were all shot at 1/8000 of a second.