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Jun 09 2008

Nectar Feeders

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BIRD BRAIN Glass Hummingbird Feeder BOUTEILLE POMME Aqu
US $27.95
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 11:58:06 PDT

PURPLE ART GLASS HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER NECTAR BIRD FEEDER
US $8.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 12:13:05 PDT

Dr. JB's 16 oz. Clean Feeder Hummingbird Feeder
US $20.46
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 12:30:58 PDT

WINDOW HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER 8OZ 217 NEW PERKY-PET 8018962
US $9.99
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 12:51:03 PDT

KALEIDOSCOPE WHITE Glass Hummingbird Feeder Bird Brain
US $39.95
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 12:56:14 PDT

PURPLE Blown Glass Hummingbird Feeder Bird Brain NEW!
US $44.95
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 12:56:22 PDT

CRANBERRY RED Blown Glass Hummingbird Feeder Bird Brain
US $44.95
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 12:56:39 PDT

BLUE Hand Blown Glass Hummingbird Feeder Bird Brain NEW
US $44.95
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 12:56:43 PDT

BIRD BRAIN Glass Hummingbird Feeder BOUTEILLE POMME
US $27.95
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 13:07:14 PDT

Glass Hummingbird Feeder
US $5.51 (3 Bids)
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 13:19:49 PDT

BLUE-Chandelier-Blown Glass-HUMMINGBIRD Feeder-PARASOL
US $58.95
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 13:36:14 PDT

HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER HUMMING BIRD FEEDER NECTAR FEEDER
US $0.99 (2 Bids)
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 13:58:53 PDT

MANDARIN Blown Glass ORIOLE Feeder with Shelter Parasol
US $62.50
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 14:02:19 PDT

Blown Glass Hummingbird Feeder Parasol GLORIA on Stake
US $22.95
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 14:24:46 PDT

MINI BLOSSOM BLUE Glass Hummingbird Feeder PARASOL NEW
US $17.95
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 14:25:54 PDT

Perky Pet Deluxe Hexagon Oriole Feeder w/ Bee Guard
US $19.99
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 14:47:57 PDT

Audubon Birds of Paradise Hummingbird Feeder
US $38.26
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 14:51:29 PDT

Audubon Cut Glass Oriole Feeder, Amber, 10 oz.
US $35.59
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 14:57:19 PDT

Audubon Bird of Paradise Oriole Feeder
US $35.59
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 14:59:48 PDT

CLEAR NECTAR PROTECTOR -- No more ants!
US $4.99
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 15:21:14 PDT

Blue Sky Apple Hummingbird Feeder
US $7.80
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 15:34:13 PDT

Blue Sky Lilac Hummingbird Feeder
US $7.80
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 15:34:15 PDT

Blue Sky Porcelain Holly Hummingbird Feeder
US $7.80
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 15:34:18 PDT

Blue Sky Porcelain Tulip Hummingbird Feeder
US $7.80
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 15:34:21 PDT

Perry Smokey Mountain Jewel Dual Hummingbird Feeder New
US $7.83 (6 Bids)
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 17:38:52 PDT

NEW! HUMMZINGER LITTLE FANCY ROSE HUMMINGBIRD FDR- 8 OZ
US $18.50
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 17:45:08 PDT

NEW HUMMZINGER LITTLE FANCY FUCHSIA HUMMINGBIRD FDR 8OZ
US $18.50
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 17:52:19 PDT

Glass Red Ladybug Hummingbird Hanging Nectar Feeder
US $11.95
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 18:01:04 PDT

Colorful Spatter Glass Handblown Hummingbird Feeder
US $14.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 18:01:39 PDT

HUMMING BIRD 4 flowers FEEDING STATIONS~NEW~
US $3.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 18:15:10 PDT

Purple Hummingbird Glass Feeder - New
US $4.25 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 18:25:13 PDT

Sapphire Glass Hummingbird Feeder - New
US $5.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 18:26:20 PDT

Hummingbird Feeders Stained Glass Hummingbirds Feeder
US $0.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 18:44:53 PDT

Bird Brain The Snitch Hummingbird Feeder Lime Green NIB
US $39.90
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 18:45:06 PDT

Hummingbird Feeders Stained Glass Hummingbirds Feeder
US $0.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 18:50:28 PDT

Parasol Bouquet-2 Hummingbird Feeder
US $9.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 18:56:12 PDT

The Original HummerMagnet Hummingbird Feeder
US $9.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 19:00:04 PDT

The Original HummerMagnet Hummingbird Feeder Kit
US $2.49 (1 Bid)
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 19:00:18 PDT

Sapphire Twist Humming Bird Feeder
US $12.60
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 19:20:05 PDT

NEW~Lrg. Blown Glass Hummingbird Feeder~Unique~Vibrant!
US $12.50 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 19:25:32 PDT

New Sapphire Twist Stained Glass Hummingbird Feeder
US $6.94 (2 Bids)
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 20:21:05 PDT

2 Tier Faceted Hummingbird Feeder - By Love My Birds
US $68.94
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 20:39:01 PDT

Faceted Ruby Hummingbird Feeder
US $26.84
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 20:39:01 PDT

Landmark Hummingbird Feeder
US $19.84
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 20:39:02 PDT

3 Tier Faceted Hummingbird Feeder - By Love My Birds
US $89.94
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 20:39:03 PDT

Humzinger Ultra Hummingbird Feeder - It's Garden Time!
US $19.94
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 20:39:04 PDT

Glass and Metal Hummingbird Feeder
US $19.94
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 20:39:04 PDT

Droll Yankee's NEW Hummingbird Feeder - Garden Special
US $27.74
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 20:39:06 PDT

Ruby Hummingbird Lantern Feeder
US $28.94
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 20:39:06 PDT

Butterfly Feeder
US $12.84
End Date: Friday Jul-30-2010 20:42:23 PDT

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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.