A Couple of Birds

[jeffashman]

Haven't been getting out much due to the oppressive heat and humidity, but I've got to keep practicing, especially with the new camera and getting a feel for the settings.

1 A couple of humming birds finally showed up, maybe because for the first time in weeks its been below 100F. Here's a nice little ruby throated fella.
aug22202401 by Jeff Ashman, on Flickr

2 A Eurasian Collared Dove
aug22202402 by Jeff Ashman, on Flickr

 

[CherylL]

Does the dove have a mate? There are two that visit the feeders.

 

[jeffashman]

Does the dove have a mate? There are two that visit the feeders.

Yes, there are usually two collared doves, four whitewing doves, and two mourning doves.

 

[Digger...]

Do you buy the nectar powder or just make suger water for the hummers?

 

[Jeff15]

Nice shots ...

 

[jeffashman]

Do you buy the nectar powder or just make suger water for the hummers?

I make sugar water. More cost effective and safer for the birds.

 

[jeffashman]

Nice shots ...

Thanks! Taken with the Sony RX10M4.

 

[jeffashman]

@CherylL , here ya go! A brace of lovey dovey eurasion collared doves.
aug23202401 by Jeff Ashman, on Flickr

 

[MitchP]

Nice shots!

 

[jeffashman]

Nice shots!

Thanks!