Antillean Crested Hummingbird


Posted by Ed Cordes on Fri Jan 27, 2023 5:53 pm

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One of the highlights of our Antigua trip was interacting with the Antillean Crested Hummingbirds.  Most of the time you either do not see the beautifully colored crests or you just catch a glimpse.  We persisted and eventually caught several images depicting this beautiful feature. We especially like this image as it shows a spray of nectar between the bird and its flower.
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by paul fletcher on Fri Jan 27, 2023 10:15 pm
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Wonderful image, Ed- always extra special when a Hummingbird is photographed in flight feeding at a colourful flower. Always challenging to be able to capture the iridescent plumage- patience certainly was the key here!
 

by david fletcher on Sat Jan 28, 2023 3:05 am
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Marvellous timing to get both the crest and that spray of nectar Ed.
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by himadri roy on Sat Jan 28, 2023 7:40 am
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Beautiful timing to catch this action.
 

by Axel Hildebrandt on Sat Jan 28, 2023 7:50 am
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Great find and the crest colors are really amazing.
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by Carol Clarke on Sat Jan 28, 2023 8:44 am
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What a wonderful crest colour - and nice timing to catch the nectar spray, Ed!

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