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Jun 09 2008

Nectar Feeders

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Aspects #153 HummZinger Mini Hummingbird Feeder 8 oz.
US $18.65
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 3:43:50 PST

Stopper and Feeding Tube for Hummingbird Feeders
US $3.95
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 3:49:18 PST

Trap-It Ant Moat for Hummingbird Feeders Red
US $4.95
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 3:50:49 PST

Droll Yankees Little Flyer - 4 Hummingbird Feeder
US $22.45
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 3:53:43 PST

Perky Pet Replacement Perch For 203CP and 204CP 184700
US $1.95
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 3:57:20 PST

Aspects #382 Little Fancy Rose Hummingbird Feeder 8 oz.
US $18.80
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 3:58:50 PST

Aspects #407 Jewel Box Window Hummingbird Feeder 8 oz.
US $23.50
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 4:03:04 PST

Stain Glass RUBY FLOWER Bloom HUMMINGBIRD Nectar FEEDER
US $16.44
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 5:06:15 PST

2 Stain Glass RUBY FLOWER Bloom HUMMINGBIRD Nectar FEEDERS
US $23.44
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 5:13:56 PST

FERRIS WHEEL Violet Glass Hummingbird Feeder Parasol
US $44.95
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 5:27:01 PST

24 ounce strawberry hummingbird feeder Artline
US $7.99
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:07:02 PST

MINI-BLOSSOM Hanging Glass Hummingbird Feeder AQUA
US $17.95
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 6:17:43 PST

Oriole Feeder Protective Orange Dome Block Sun, Rain
US $21.95
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 7:27:09 PST

AUDUBON ORIOLE Bird FEEDER ~ NEW
US $19.99
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 7:32:04 PST

NEW ORIOLE FEEDER
US $22.50
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 8:09:48 PST

NEW FEEDER STATION FOR ORIOLES & SONG BIRDS
US $22.50
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 8:15:10 PST

Sunset Vista Bottle Hummingbird Nectar Feeder Ornate
US $8.99
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 8:43:06 PST

Birdfeeder Hummingbird Feeder with Pop Up Sun Shade
US $14.99
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 8:50:13 PST

Birdfeeder Pearl Window Mount Hummingbird Bird Feeder
US $12.49
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 9:31:25 PST

Bird Feeder Hummingbird Birdfeeder Cleaning Brush Set 2
US $8.99
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 9:43:14 PST

TOPSY TURVY HUMMING BIRD FEEDER as seen on t v mint unused
US $4.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 9:50:11 PST

Birdfeeder: Oriole Bird Feeder Nectar by Artline
US $2.99
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:00:12 PST

NEW Ladybug Hummingbird Feeder Folk Art Charming
US $23.47
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:24:09 PST

Birdfeeder - Best-1 Hummingbird Bird Feeder 72oz
US $21.99
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 10:45:27 PST

Aspects HummZinger Fancy Rose Hummingbird Feeder
US $26.95
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 11:48:01 PST

Hanging Cobalt Blue Swirled Art Blown Glass 9" Hummingbird Bird Nectar Feeder
US $14.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 12:01:09 PST

Nectar Guard Tips for Droll Yankee Hummingbird Feeders
US $5.49
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 12:23:21 PST

SunDrop Solar - Aqua Glass Hummingbird Feeder - Parasol
US $43.95
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 12:23:31 PST

7 Hummingbird Feeder Replacement Tubes
US $7.99
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 12:36:24 PST

BLUE FILIGREE Blown Glass Seed Wild Bird Feeder PARASOL
US $50.00
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 13:36:10 PST

GREEN FILIGREE Blown Glass Seed Bird Feeder PARASOL NEW
US $50.00
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 13:36:13 PST

Glass hummingbird feeder, garden decor by giftcraft
US $12.99
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 13:46:45 PST

RED CHANDELIER Blown Glass HUMMINGBIRD Feeder PARASOL
US $54.95
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 14:05:55 PST

VINESTER 3 PORT- Triple Glass- Hummingbird Feeder-Perry
US $42.95
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 14:17:28 PST

BELLA- Double Port Red Glass - Hummingbird Feeder-Perry
US $34.95
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 14:17:28 PST

NEW First Nature Mainstays Hummingbird Bird Feeder 16oz
US $11.49
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 15:06:50 PST

Looking Glass Hummingbird Big Birdfeeder Bird Nectar Feeder Fast Ship NEW
US $40.01
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 16:05:44 PST

Great Christmas Gift Idea. HAND CRAFTED Copper Window Mount Hummingbird Feeder
US $9.45
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 16:31:32 PST

Butterfly Feeder 12 Ounce With Ant Moat Butterflies
US $25.98
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 16:50:30 PST

Birdfeeder Oriole Nectar for Bird Feeder Bag
US $2.89
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 16:58:34 PST

Green Beergarden Hummingbird Feeder. N.I.B
US $9.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 17:12:29 PST

Humming Bird Feeder Metal 10" X 8.5" X 8.5"
US $24.99
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 18:13:02 PST

Art Glass Hummingbird Feeder by Garden Culture Amethyst / Green Speckled Flower
US $3.99 (1 Bid)
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 18:28:47 PST

Western Style Metal and Glass Hummingbird Feeder with Horse Head or Western Star
US $19.99
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 19:32:56 PST

SAPPHIRE TWIST HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER METAL/GLASS #NV39632
US $14.99
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 21:36:50 PST

Perky-Pet® Blossom Top Fill Hummingbird Feeder Mod.227
US $23.95
End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 21:53:41 PST

Three Small Sweet Little Feeder Hummingbird Feeders
US $14.50
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 2:22:19 PST

NEW PERKY-PET 30 OZ WINDOW HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER
US $19.99
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 4:28:27 PST

BIRD BRAIN RED Glass Hummingbird Feeder TWIRL & SWIRL
US $27.95
End Date: Sunday Feb-05-2012 5:34:12 PST

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Photographing the hummingbirds
Through frosty nights, rain, and wind the hummingbirds are still here and still feeding; the Annas are year-round residents.

Last night was stormy so Melinda took the feeder down and left it safely on top of the air conditioner. This morning the hummingbirds noticed the empty hook, found the feeder, and carried on feeding regardless. So, I thought to myself, if they’l feed there: maybe they’ll feed in front of a camera?

And so, after a few blurred and indistinct attempts, evolved the following setup:

Hummingbird feeder on table on balcony. The table and the balcony railings are covered with white paper; the table is viewed over the seat of a folding chair.

Hummingbird feeder on table on balcony. The table and the balcony railings are covered with white paper; the table is viewed over the seat of a folding chair.

The chair provides somewhere to rest the camera; without it, camera shake is unavoidable, particularly as it can be a long wait for a hummingbird to approach. The paper sellotaped to the balcony railings provides a light background; hummingbirds are mostly dark and blend in against dark backgrounds. The same goes for the paper on the table, which also hides the distracting details of the table-top.

Other things you learn you learn when trying to photograph hummingbirds: flash is a must; shutter lag is a bugger; patience pays; but luck is the biggest factor.

Hummingbird approaching the feeder from the left, wings stretched out ahead of it.