I mentioned earlier (blog.kootenay-lake.ca/?p=34474) that we get three hummingbirds: rufous, black-chinned and calliope. In the last few days I have seen males of each of these birds. They migrate here before the females do.
The gorget (throat) of many hummingbirds is iridescent: sometimes it is black, sometimes it displays colours.
The rufous, with its sometime orange gorget, was first to arrive.
The black-chinned with its sometime purple gorget has been here for about three days.
North America’s smallest bird, the calliope has been here a couple of days.
Beautiful shots! Their tiny little feet make them seem so vulnerable.
Does the calliope have its tongue out?
Cynthia, yes, it is out a tiny bit.