#hummingbirds is an active hashtag on Bluesky. In the last 30 days, 151 people shared 316 posts with it — around 11 a day. Activity is down 25% versus the previous week, peaking on Sep 5 with 19 posts.

Posts with #hummingbirds

Mike Melton

@mikemelton.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

Another nice Costa Rican hummingbird, the tiny Violet-headed Hummingbird. At @tapirvalley.bsky.social #birds #hummingbirds #nature

A small bird with a rounded body and iridescent feathers perches on a branch. Its head and throat shine with deep blue and violet tones, while its chest and sides are covered in soft green and gray. The background is a smooth blur of dark green.

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Mike Melton

@mikemelton.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

I love these too much. I just can't help myself with photographing them. Fiery-throated Hummingbird at Batsu Gardens, San Gerardo de Dota #CostaRica #birds #hummingbirds #nature 🌿

A small bird with shimmering green, blue, and golden feathers, a dark head, and a slender black beak perched on a light brown branch against a softly blurred background.

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Mike Melton

@mikemelton.bsky.social

about 1 year ago

Velvet-purple Coronet, sticking its tongue out at me. At @montezumalodge.bsky.social #Colombia #birds #hummingbirds

A small, vividly colored hummingbird with iridescent purple and blue feathers perches on a textured branch. Its head is dark, almost black, and it has a long bill and it's sticking its tongue out.

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Mike Melton

@mikemelton.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

I warned you that I have a problem. Fiery-throated Hummingbird at Paraiso Quetzal Lodge #CostaRica #birds #hummingbirds #nature 🌿

A small bird perched on a branch, displaying brilliant iridescent plumage that shifts from green to turquoise, with flashes of fiery orange on the throat and a deep blue crown.

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Mike Melton

@mikemelton.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

I guess I shouldn't tease the name Blue-throated Goldentail without showing the golden tail! At @tapirvalley.bsky.social #CostaRica #birds #hummingbirds #nature

A small bird with iridescent green and blue feathers sits on a thick, spiny stem. Its throat glows a deep violet, and its tail feathers shift from golden yellow to burnt orange. The bird has a bright red bill, and the background is a smooth blur of green.

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Mike Melton

@mikemelton.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

Another understated bird, the male Black-crested Coquette hummingbird at @tapirvalley.bsky.social #CostaRica #birds #nature #hummingbirds 🌿

Close-up of a tiny bird perched on a green stem. It has an iridescent green head with fine whisker-like feathers, a striking pink-red bill, and a distinctive spotted pattern on its white chest. The bird's neck features black stripes with cream accents, and its body shows metallic green and gold hues. The background is softly blurred in muted green tones, highlighting the bird's intricate details and colorful plumage.

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Mike Melton

@mikemelton.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

Another lovely hummingbird, the Crowned Woodnymph. These have a large range through Central and South America. #birds #nature #colombia #hummingbirds 🌿

Close-up portrait of a tiny iridescent bird perched on a slender branch against a soft green background. Its plumage shimmers with brilliant emerald green on its head and neck, transitioning to rich violet-blue on its body. The bird has a long, straight black bill and a keen dark eye, showcasing nature's remarkable color palette in miniature form.

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Mike Melton

@mikemelton.bsky.social

2 days ago

Crowned Woodnymph at @tapirvalley.bsky.social #birds #hummingbirds #nature

Iridescent green and violet hummingbird perched on a green branch against a soft, blurred background.

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Mike Melton

@mikemelton.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

Snowcap of the Day. Male Snowcap at @tapirvalley.bsky.social #birds #hummingbirds 🌿

Extreme close-up of a tiny bird with striking magenta-pink iridescent feathers. Its head features a distinctive white crest and long dark needle-like beak. Perched on a thin branch against a blurred green background, the bird's plumage catches the light to display subtle color shifts from deep burgundy to flashes of copper. Its small dark eye is just visible beneath its crown feathers.

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Mike Melton

@mikemelton.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

Fiery-throated Hummingbird at Paraiso Quetzal Lodge #CostaRica #birds #hummingbirds #nature

A small hummingbird with a rounded body and shimmering green and blue feathers sits on a lichen-covered branch, its head slightly tilted and bill partially hidden. The background is a smooth, dark green.

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@julielfrost.bsky.social

4 days ago

A ruby-throated hummingbird fuels up for migration. #Stunday #OrangeSun #ColorADay #Birds #Nature #Wildlife #Hummingbirds #BirdsOfBluesky

A ruby-throated hummingbird approaches a sunlight orange canna flower. The background is a bright medium green.

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Mike Melton

@mikemelton.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

This male Snowcap was getting ready for bed last night at @tapirvalley.bsky.social. Very low light, but he was very relaxed. #birds #hummingbirds #costarica #nature 🌿