Winged Jewels

Eastern Yellow Robin by Jay Packer Via Flickr: This member of the Australian robin family, a group of 50 or so species found in Australia and New Guinea, lives in forests along the east coast of Australia. One of my mistakes in my early days of photography was setting the flash too bright, which made the background dark or nearly black. While I lament my lack of knowledge at the time, it is fun to look back on these dim habitats filled with wonderous Australian birds. O'Reilly's Rainforest Resort, Queensland, Australia

two in the nest by Lesley~B Via Flickr: Compositionally Challenged Week 29 - Unusual Angles (knee level) The two broad-tailed hummingbird nestlings were in a nest less than 3 feet off the ground and just off the walking path in a shady spot. I cropped and brightened in post. So cute! : )

Colibrí Esmeralda de Salvin - Salvin's Emerald - (Cynanthus canivetii salvini) by Raúl Vega Via Flickr: Moravia, Costa Rica

Vermillionaire by Stephanie Nixon

broad tailed hummingbird 7-22-2026 (53) by Thomas Johnson

Too close for comfort by Stephanie Nixon Via Flickr: The Cooper's Hawk looking for one of my yard birds to catch

claiming the garden by wesley barr Via Flickr: the Rufous have fought their way into control of the garden although the Anna's ain't giving up too easily

Rufous Gold by John Fisher Via Flickr: A Rufous hummingbird glows golden in the late afternoon light.

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail by Mark Stevenson Via Flickr: img6823 Thank you for all the views faves and comments

Nectar for Lunch!! (Explored 7/18/2026) by Debbie Meader Via Flickr: A female Rufous Hummingbird sipping nectar! Her flower of choice was our Rosita Agastache or commonly called Hummingbird Mint, or also known as Hyssop. It is fun to have these fiesty visitors during the Spring and Summer. Photo taken in our backyard in Camas, Washington.

Mariposa by maria luisa florian

broad tailed hummingbird 7-12-2026 (49) by Thomas Johnson

Blue-cheeked Bee-eater by Bilal Al-Shahwany Via Flickr: Morocco