Wordless Wednesday:
Hummingbird Hawk-Moth at the Beach in Carlsbad
We were at the beach one evening several weeks ago, just before the 1st day of Spring, to take in a beautiful sunset. In addition to capturing some gorgeous views, I also spied this Hummingbird Hawk-Moth on these bright purple flowers on the bluff.
I only had my iPhone so the photo is not as good as I would have hoped...and it moved pretty fast.
Hi Bob "RealMan" Timm
Thank you. It was fun to see...I haven't seen one for a number of years.
Jeff
Hi Kathy Streib
Something told me you might like the color...could it be the purple?!
Jeff
Good morning Jeff. I think this photo is amazing. Thanks for sharing your catch with us.
Oh, what an interesting find, Jeff! Love the color in the flowers and I think you did a fantastic job capturing the Hummingbird Hawk-Moth - they do move incredibly fast - just like Hummingbirds!
Jeff I get lots of Hummingbirds in my back yard but I don't think I have ever seen a Hummingbird Hawk-Moth.
This just goes to show how impressive it is when I see Trish's photos of hummingbirds, they are so very difficult to photograph.
That name is a mouthful for a little guy like this. Does this mean he is Mighty Mouse?
Thank you Sheila Anderson It was fun to see - it's been a while. Guess I just haven't noticed them.
Jeff
Sheila Anderson
East Brunswick, NJ
Hi Debe Maxwell, CRS Thanks for the kind words. Yep those hummers are hard to photograph unless you find them sitting still, which is rare.
Jeff
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
Hi George Souto
They are kinda small and easy to miss. I imagine they are in your area since we used to see them in Boston.
Have a great weekend!
Jeff
Amen Brian England
I have a few photos of the hummers when they actually sit on the feeder but that's rare. My photography skills do not extend to capturing hummingbirds in motion! LOL.
Jeff
Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
Could be Joe Pryor !
He was pretty busy and didn't sit still at all.
Jeff
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