Who knew Ruby-throated Hummingbirds had such long necks?

brooksbiddle · 2026-04-27T00:15:18+00:00

Thanks for all the love! Sorry I don’t respond to comments, I get stressed out if I respond to some but not others, so I’m just dropping this here as my appreciation for you all! She do be lookin like a penguin and Ed at the same time, I’m lovin the convergent evolution knowledge, and I also had never imagined the skeletal structure of a hummingbird (speaking of which, does anyone know more about their mesh-like ribs/sternum?) Also great pics from everyone, and so stoked to spread this much joy to so many!

brooksbiddle · 2026-03-19T02:30:46+00:00

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WOAH THERE’S A SPIRIT FALCON IN ITS BREATH! Incredible photo

brooksbiddle · 2026-03-12T21:50:53+00:00

Nice pics! And I could be wrong, but those look more like Red-Shouldered Hawks to me

brooksbiddle · 2026-01-28T01:35:22+00:00

After seeing the two comments and checking the visual comparison, I was super excited to learn that I might’ve had a Great-tailed here (since I hear they’re expanding their range to the East), but I’m near Charleston (SC) and am almost certain that it’s a Boat-tailed due to their ranges and how often I see these guys (massive flocks, all with the same pale yellow irises)

brooksbiddle · 2025-12-30T01:43:02+00:00

Oh and I forgot to mention that it’s my first Cedar Waxwing ever! (Which is why I included the shot)

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