Ruby-throated Hummingbird
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the only species you’ll reliably see in Northern Illinois. Occasionally a Rufous will stray into the environs. Also, the males seem to show up only for a minute and once they’ve mated they’re hard to locate. So, we’re left with the female and immature Ruby-throated’s to photograph. However, it’s always a fun outing to try to get them on interesting flowers. This one visits the lilies in my yard.
Country United States
State Illinois
Location
Inspecting a Scheherazade Orienpet lily in my yard
Highwood IL
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity BIF (Bird in Flight), Feeding in the Wild
- Created Timestamp07/20/2025 21:51:42
- CameraCanon EOS R6m2
- Aperture7.1
- CreditMichael Affinito
- Focal Length400
- Iso3200
- Shutter Speed1/1250
I don’t know which one is better – this one or the male. I love the shape of the plant as the bird approaches.