Hmmm

Have you seen the show on Animal Planet called "Meerkat Manor?" We have a show produced in our backyard that could be called "Hummer House." All summer we've had these resident hummingbirds that frequent a feeder hanging by our deck. And when I say frequent, I mean that they visit every few minutes.

Here's some closeups of a single female: (click on a picture to see a larger version)



She has a lovely green back that's really brought out by the sunlight.




Below, one chases another away from the feeder:


Here are three at the feeder, looking at each other warily:


Here's the same three in a rare moment of peace:


I've seen as many as five at one time, but was unable to get them all on film at once!