Plant the Flowers β€” Hummingbirds from Neskowin to Sellwood

Plant the Flowers β€” Hummingbirds from Neskowin to Sellwood

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Neskowin is a tiny village on the Oregon coast that has quietly turned itself into a bird sanctuary. The locals plant with intention β€” gardens full of flowers chosen to feed the travelers β€” and the birds have noticed. Songbirds fill the hedges, and the hummingbirds come in numbers: the year-round Anna’s, and in season, …

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A Male Anna’s Hummingbird on the banks of the Willamette River

A Male Anna’s Hummingbird on the banks of the Willamette River

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I wanted to share about the conditions on this shoot β€” the lighting was incredible. Around 5pm the sun hit the hummingbird perfectly, lighting up his rose-pink throat while the Willamette River and the bank behind him created this dreamy blue and green gradient backdrop. He literally glowed. I was able to get within about …

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My Recent Neskowin Adventure

My Recent Neskowin Adventure

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Last week I spend some time in Neskowin doing some repairs on a beach house. I found some time to get some photos of the local wildlife. Here are some of my favorite bird photos from this trip.

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A Colorful Male Anna’s Hummingbird Photo Shoot

A Colorful Male Anna’s Hummingbird Photo Shoot

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I met this vibrantly colored male Anna’s hummingbird on the Willamette Greenway Trail in Portland Oregon. I was able to get about 3 feet away from this bird to be able to get some good close up shots. I used my new Fuju xh2 camera with a fuji 400/100 zoom lens. Female Anna’s hummingbirds are …

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The Male Anna’s Hummingbird

The Male Anna’s Hummingbird

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The natural world is replete with wonders that both dazzle the senses and challenge our understanding of physics and biology. Among these marvels is the male Anna’s hummingbird (Calypte anna), a creature whose vibrant plumage and astonishing speed make it a subject of fascination for ornithologists and laypersons alike. This essay explores the dual allure …

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Hummingbirds in Portland

Hummingbirds in Portland

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I have a 2025 hummingbird calendars available and I will have a discount for my subscribers. Here is a a gallery of of some of my latest Hummingbird photos.

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Baby Hummingbirds

Baby Hummingbirds

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I have been documenting an Anna’s hummingbird nest and it is getting very close for the baby hummingbirds to leave the nest. You can see in the video that it is getting a little crowded as the baby hummingbirds grow bigger. Sometimes it can be tough being the younger hummingbird. You can see in this …

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Happy Earth Day

Happy Earth Day

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Today we celebrate earth day. Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22nd to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote sustainable practices. God has blessed us with a planet that has abundant life and resources to sustain life. However, much of the world is facing threats that will be catastrophic for future …

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The Rufus Hummingbird

The Rufus Hummingbird

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Rufus hummingbirds are small, colorful birds that are found in western North America, from Alaska to Mexico. They are known for their bright orange-red feathers on their throats, which are called gorgets. Rufus hummingbirds are migratory birds, and they travel long distances each year between their breeding grounds in the north and their wintering grounds …

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The Plight of the Female Anna’s Hummingbird

The Plight of the Female Anna’s Hummingbird

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Male hummingbirds do not make good fathers. They are always trying to impress the females with their courtship dives and frequently looking for a new mate. The females get left having to make the nest and tend for the young while the males do nothing to help. It must be tough being a female Anna’s …

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Spring in Portland

Spring in Portland

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There has been a lot of rainy weather here in Portland. It is definitely keeping things green. Here are some pictures that I was able to get between the rain storms. I have also enjoyed getting some photos of Male Anna’s Hummingbirds.

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Hummingbird Gallery

Hummingbird Gallery

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Here is a gallery of hummingbirds. Most of these photos are Anna’s Hummingbirds photographed in Portland Oregon by Jonathan Swanson

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