Allen’s Hummingbird, originally uploaded by CircadianReflections Photography.

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I spent Saturday morning photographing a few of these Hummingbirds. They zip through the air sometimes in a swinging motion then they race straight up, up, up like a rocket blasting off then nose dive at top speed down to their nest or perch. Their wings make a high pitched squealing noise much like putting on the brakes hard and fast.

There were quite a few skirmishes for territory yesterday as well. They were very entertaining to watch.

Nikon D300s| AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4 @ f8| 1/200s| ISO 500| Manual Priority| Matrix Metering| Tripod