21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Anna in an Icestorm
Anna's Hummingbirds are by far the farthest north, year-round hummingbirds. These are tough little guys/gals. Most of their sustenance in winter (when nectar and insects are scarce) comes from feeders, as this case. There was a tremendous ice storm overnight but so long as the (heated) feeder was available, not a problem. With overnight temperatures in the low twenties and morning temperatures not much higher, This little guy was guarding his feeder same as always. Carver Oregon, 45 degrees north latitude.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 02.2021 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2023 |
Photo Location: | Carver, Oregon, United States of America |
Camera: | Canon EOS 7D |
Copyright: | © Robert OBrien |