I was standing out in the garden, stalking Swallowtails, when this Ruby-throated Hummingbird buzzed by. Usually I see these guys with their beaks closed and pointed like a pair of needle-nosed pliers, but this one came in looking ready for a fight.
He sipped nectar from several Cana Lily and then darted off.
Backyard Bird Nerd 
You have read my mind again! I’ve been thinking about trying a hummingbird. Ours are fierce, they fight often! They seem like they would be so gentle but I wouldn’t wanna come between them when they start swarming lol!
It is entertaining to watch their aerial attacks!
Amazing shot!!
Somehow he stayed still just long enough for me to fire off a shot…I really am not very good when they are moving quickly!
Awesome capture. I was thinking a hummingbird for draw a bird day this month. Feeling inspired. 👍
Please do…I know it would turn out awesome!
WOWZA! Loving the red flower too! ❤️😍❤️
Wonderful image!
Superb capture, Kathy!
Fantastic image well captured Kathy.
What a really great capture Kathy!!!:-)
Very good photo and amazing bird!
I was glad he paused long enough for me to snap a shot!
Kathy that is a stunning capture. The hummingbird is on my bird bucket list to see in the wild one day. We don’t have them in Australia and I am obsessed by them. They almost look like they come from a fairy realm and not of this earth. You are so lucky.
Kath.
I hadn’t thought of it before, but I can see what you mean by something from the fairy realm. They are vibrant and enchanting. Hmmm…should a hummingbird star in one of your stories, I wonder!
Yes I think so, one day but getting reference to draw them would be my thing. When I have an idea for a story I like to take photos for reference. maybe one day i will take that trip.