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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