We feed the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in our back yard and I’ve tried off and on this summer with limited success to capture good images. Hurricane Dorian stripped a lot of leaves from the Crepe Myrtle trees which gave me a new opportunity.

At the feeder the light was just right to see what I think is the start of the ruby-throat on a juvenile.

This may be the same bird; he was at a different angle so the throat iridescence didn’t show. They fly so fast and three or four were chasing each other making it impossible to keep track.

Lovely, Ellen! I’ve had little luck with these birds.
Thanks, Belinda! They are fast and I’m surprised how leery they have stayed all summer even around our house.