Here’s a hummingbird “Brunch” sampler from Mindo!
This is round #2 for this week’s Photo Challenge: Lunchtime!
Z
17 Sunday Mar 2013
Posted TRAVEL: LATIN AMERICA
inHere’s a hummingbird “Brunch” sampler from Mindo!
This is round #2 for this week’s Photo Challenge: Lunchtime!
Z
shoreacres said:
Oh, what beautiful hummingbirds! We have only a couple of species, I believe. The ruby-throated are one.
But speaking of lunch, I just this morning found out there’s a new, small Peruvian restaurant right down the street from me – maybe only a mile. The reviews they’ve gotten online are fantastic. It’s empanadas for lunch today!
Playamart - Zeebra Designs said:
hey
how were the empanadas.. or the ceviche? peruvian (and ecuadorian) ceviche is different from the ceviche i’ve had in central america. it’s better, in my humble opinion.
there’s a great peruvian restaurant in manta ecuador, and i love eating there. the staff is so kind, and the restaurant is squeaky clean!
did you have a pisco sour to go with your empanada?
gallivance.net said:
Outstanding photos Lisa! When we visited Costa Rica, it was great to see all the different types of hummers. Also, I’ve tried to photograph them many times, and I can state emphatically, your pix are awesome. ~James
Playamart - Zeebra Designs said:
hey! thanks! i stood very still with my hand out w/the camera. after a few minutes, the birds ignored me. if one takes enough photos, one captures a jewel every so often!
The Backdoor Artist said:
Love it!
I just posted some birds readying for a feast, don’t think they will get as many ooos and awes that your sweet little hummers will. lol – Mary
Playamart - Zeebra Designs said:
mary; i am so far behind on answering comments and reading posts. i look forward to when life stops so i can catch up on your bird series.
thanks so much for taking time for mine.
lisa/z
The Backdoor Artist said:
😉 Know exactly what you mean!
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fgassette said:
AMAZING PHOTOS!
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Playamart - Zeebra Designs said:
thank you!
Emma Lewis said:
So beautiful! We have a few hummingbirds and the streamertail (or Doctor Bird) is the fancy one and our national bird. These are just beautiful. I love his blue head… We have two hummingbird feeders which other birds are also attracted to – especially small visiting warblers and our gorgeous resident oriole (quite a large bird)…
Playamart - Zeebra Designs said:
hey again. for sure you would love mindo. it usually tops the annual christmas bird count – if not, it’s in the number two spot. z
cindyricksgers said:
Lovely photos of these little beauties! The ruby-throated hummingbirds that we see here seem motionless in mid-air, but zip off as soon as I have the camera!
Playamart - Zeebra Designs said:
i stand very still while holding my camera as close to the feeder as possible. after a few minutes, they ignore me! z
bluebrightly said:
I bet you’re having a great time, Lisa. They’re such gems. Take a look at this when you have a chance (maybe when you get back). It’s a Hummingbird cam in CA, with two nestlings that grow visibly every day. http://www.ustream.tv/hummingbirdnestcam
Playamart - Zeebra Designs said:
wow; thanks so much for this link; i spent most of that week in the road and am just now catching up on a long queue of comments that i wasn’t aware that i’d missed!
this looks like a great link
Doris said:
oh my god how did you get this photos amazing!
Playamart - Zeebra Designs said:
hey amiga!
i stood very still by the feeding stations and took lots of photos!
thanks so much!
johnandmarylivingitupinecuador said:
Great photos, they sure are beauties !
Playamart - Zeebra Designs said:
thanks! you’ll be having hummingbirds like that – your little slice of eden is amazing!
Amy said:
How delightful to see hummingbirds “Brunch”! Thank you for sharing the beautiful pics, z!
Playamart - Zeebra Designs said:
you are so welcome! thank you for taking time to read my posts! i’m way way behind on reading posts, but the painting is going well.
z
Madhu said:
Marvelous captures Lisa!
Gemma said:
Excellent!
Playamart - Zeebra Designs said:
thanks!
Marianne said:
They are so beautiful – I am looking forward to the day when I see one in real life, :).
Playamart - Zeebra Designs said:
i’ll never forget when i witnessed a friend/guide from the UK when he saw his first hummingbird. i hope that you see one sooner and not later! z
Marianne said:
Me too! 🙂
Gallivanta said:
Love your hummingbird lunchtime; it’s a winner.
Richard said:
I love hummingbirds too and used to have a lot of them around my cabin 2 miles outside of Yellowstone National Park. I had to take them down, though, because the feeders attract grizzly bears. I trust you don’t have that problem!
Playamart - Zeebra Designs said:
hey! you’re right, we don’t have that problem, though ecuador does have a ‘spectacled bear.’ i’ll have to ask if anyone has trouble with bears raiding their feeders!
z
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pommepal said:
Beautiful interpretation of lunchtime. Well caught, they move so fast
hughcurtler said:
Incredible little birds!
epibee said:
I have got to get me one of those feeders for those incredible birdies. Love them, thanks for sharing. 😀
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btg5885 said:
Z, great photography to catch those fast flying wings. Well done. BTG
Playamart - Zeebra Designs said:
hey thanks! it’s late, and i’m catching up! seeing those hummingbirds was worth the 10-hour trip to mindo!
LuAnn said:
It is so difficult to capture their beauty but you have done so Z. Great photos 🙂
Playamart - Zeebra Designs said:
that is so sweet of you to say that! i stood very still and took lots of photos.. that helps the odds of getting a few good ones!
Inside the Mind of Isadora said:
The hummingbird colors are grogeous. He’s having a gourmet lunch. Very nice photo …
Isadora
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Playamart - Zeebra Designs said:
watching the hummingbirds was almost hypnotic! thanks so much for your comment!
thirdeyemom said:
Wonderful pictures! It must be hard to capture a hummingbird midair!
The Palladian Traveler said:
Very cool, Z.
Fergiemoto said:
I love those hummingbirds and can’t wait until they arrive here!
Great photos, Lisa!
babso2you said:
Lovely hummers!
Playamart - Zeebra Designs said:
i think of you often when i admire the hummingbirds! thanks! z
babso2you said:
The season will shortly be upon us and we have had a few hummers making an appearance! Love the different colors that yours have!
adinparadise said:
How lovely to have hummingbirds around you for lunch. They’re so beautiful. 🙂
Playamart - Zeebra Designs said:
the experience is enchanting! thanks!