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Ruby-throated Hummingbird

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Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Bill open just a little bit with its tongue flicking out just after a drink.
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Since this feeder is near other busy feeders, all activity has to be carefully monitored.
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird
A metal perch just overhead makes a good resting spot while recuperating from eating.
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Tiny neck feathers ruffle out with each turn of the head.
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Looking quite hefty when tucked in.
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird
A quick pee, as fast and sudden as everything else the Hummingbird does.
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird
After all that, time to warm up for a bit of stretching.
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird
It's simply amazing how flexible this tiny bird can be.
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Stretching everything at once: wings, tail feathers, neck. The head almost looks upside down.
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird
A forward stretch that looks very much like a body-building muscle pose.
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Double-crested Commorant
Two juveniles pausing from migration and feeding.
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Red-breasted Nuthatch
A welcome and surprising migrant that quickly discovered the peanut feeder.
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Red-breasted Nuthatch
Smaller and with a little more nasal voice than its relative, the White-breasted Nuthatch, who know all about the peanut feeder.
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Red-breasted Nuthatch
There's also a food cylinder, but after a few samples the Red-breasted Nuthatch thinks it's not as interesting as the peanuts.
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Ovenbird
A warbler, and as small as most at only six inches in length.
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Chestnut-sided Warbler
In fall plumage, it is somewhat drab, unlike how it appears in breeding plumage during Spring.
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Chestnut-sided Warbler
As with just about every bird, a slight shift in angle and light can change everything.
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Black and White Warbler
Preferring insects in tree bark and following a predictable pattern of feeding, this warbler makes up in striking pattern for what it lacks in color.
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Black and White Warbler
Around and around, sometimes doing downward, sometimes upward, but usually spiralling whatever the direction.
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Magnolia Warbler
Even in fall plumage, this bird shows off nicely in the leaves as it searches for the next bug.
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Magnolia Warbler
Even the yellow and black tail feathers stand out.
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Magnolia Warbler
Like most warblers, it never is still, frequently turning even when on the same perch.
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Yellow-rumped Warbler
A visitor at Tiedeman's Pond in Middleton, this warbler has a variety of a appearances. Breaking it out into three species is being considered.
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Yellow-rumped Warbler
It is one of the most numerous warbler species within its range.
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North American Cardinal
Though everywhere, the Cardinal is a shy bird and often is the first to feed in the morning and the last to feed at night.

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