There’s a bit of a Hummingbird battle taking place in my yard…well, two battles actually.
First, there are these two fierce females battling over the zinnia blossoms.
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And then, there’s me, battling to get a good shot at one of these fast flyers! They don’t make it easy!
![](https://backyardbirdnerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/hummingbird6.jpg?w=1024)
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I’m having to settle for photos with busy backgrounds and bright lighting, but hey, the battle’s not over yet!
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Hopefully I’ll get several more photo sessions over the course of the summer season, and hopefully the male will decide to hang around too – though these feisty females might be making him nervous!
Beautiful captures Kathy of a bird we do not see here but would love to.
Splendid captures, Kathy!
Thank you!
oh my! I don’t usually see this kind of action until late summer or early fall! Beautiful action shots!
They do seem like they’re getting started a bit early this year!
bloom of colors and life!!
Little brave warriors…🐦