Al Hansen
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Since the only lens I have right now is a 28-135mm, I have to sit close to the feeder. It is a good thing that I have been trying to get the hummers used to me hanging around.
This is an adult female black-chinned hummer. She is larger than the male which will be the 2nd shot.
I believe this is a juvenile rufous male. For a short while they look much like the adult female until their gorget begins to show that brilliant orange color. The rufous males migrate here first and by August the females start to drift in.
This happens to be a calliope hummingbird. A good looking adult male. He and his mate can lay claim to being the smallest bird in North America. I believe the adult female is about 2 1/2 inches long. That is tiny!
One of the farms where I go hunting. Two years ago, he had planted some winter wheat in September---just before teal season. Well, one thing led to another when one evening he called me and said, "Al, is duck season open? I responded with a "Yes". Then he said, "Well, I forgot to close the irrigation ditch and there is probably 6 to 8 inches of water covering the field. Oh, by the way, there are probably 800 to a 1,000 ducks there, too! Would you like to come and hunt?" My gosh, I almost shouted, "Chili and I'll be there before first light." I was able to hunt it for two days before the water finally soaked in but we sure had fun. His land is about a third of a mile from Bosque del Apache NWR.
Found a good looking spot in a low flow ditch that just might give me some good shooting. I'll keep this spot in mind especially if the Rio Grande is dry when the season opens.
This is in the middle of Bosque del Apache NWR, looking west towards the Magdalena mountains. In about three more months the field in the foreground will be flooded for the light geese, cranes, and ducks when they begin to show up. I was looking for javelina but didn't see any.
Some flowers
I had to toss the ball a few times for Habi.
I swear she is taking on that elf look!
Before I went home, I decided to go get a breakfast burrito smothered in green chile! It is hard to believe that you can get something so wonderful for just $5.30 which includes tax. This little Mexican restaurant(San Antonio Crane) has seating for 17 people and is family operated. Almost forgot that there is seating for at least 30 people outside. I can't begin to tell you how wonderful the food is. I can guarantee you that you won't walk away from this place still hungry.
Al
This is an adult female black-chinned hummer. She is larger than the male which will be the 2nd shot.
I believe this is a juvenile rufous male. For a short while they look much like the adult female until their gorget begins to show that brilliant orange color. The rufous males migrate here first and by August the females start to drift in.
This happens to be a calliope hummingbird. A good looking adult male. He and his mate can lay claim to being the smallest bird in North America. I believe the adult female is about 2 1/2 inches long. That is tiny!
One of the farms where I go hunting. Two years ago, he had planted some winter wheat in September---just before teal season. Well, one thing led to another when one evening he called me and said, "Al, is duck season open? I responded with a "Yes". Then he said, "Well, I forgot to close the irrigation ditch and there is probably 6 to 8 inches of water covering the field. Oh, by the way, there are probably 800 to a 1,000 ducks there, too! Would you like to come and hunt?" My gosh, I almost shouted, "Chili and I'll be there before first light." I was able to hunt it for two days before the water finally soaked in but we sure had fun. His land is about a third of a mile from Bosque del Apache NWR.
Found a good looking spot in a low flow ditch that just might give me some good shooting. I'll keep this spot in mind especially if the Rio Grande is dry when the season opens.
This is in the middle of Bosque del Apache NWR, looking west towards the Magdalena mountains. In about three more months the field in the foreground will be flooded for the light geese, cranes, and ducks when they begin to show up. I was looking for javelina but didn't see any.
Some flowers
I had to toss the ball a few times for Habi.
I swear she is taking on that elf look!
Before I went home, I decided to go get a breakfast burrito smothered in green chile! It is hard to believe that you can get something so wonderful for just $5.30 which includes tax. This little Mexican restaurant(San Antonio Crane) has seating for 17 people and is family operated. Almost forgot that there is seating for at least 30 people outside. I can't begin to tell you how wonderful the food is. I can guarantee you that you won't walk away from this place still hungry.
Al
