The above shot is of a Cuban Emerald Hummingbird, a type of hummingbird native to Cuba and the Bahamas. Whenever I see a hummingbird at home in Massachusetts, I never have my camera with me, so I've just been waiting for a chance. My first day down in the Bahamas was one of the best days, weather wise, of the whole week. I was so excited to see dozens of these tiny birds flitting around from flower to flower, barely staying still for long enough to get a photograph. This particular one would roost up on a branch above a group of flowers, and wait. Whenever another hummingbird would come by and try to feed, he would swoop down and chase them off with a lot of angry chattering. Surprisingly enough, despite their size, these little guys can produce quite a racket.
Every summer, back in Massachusetts, I notice more and more hummingbirds coming to feed at the flowers around my house. I'm hoping that this year will be the best year yet.
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