Ruby-naped Kinglet

OK, before you jump to the conclusion that I've gone totally mad I know the name is Ruby-crowned Kinglet. I think you'll agree, however, that at least this little guys "crown" has slipped

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Well captured Steve. I have seen a couple around here with just the end showing, but mostly as you have said none at all. There must have been another kinglet or two nearby in my experience so you can see at least some of the crown. Maybe you will get lucky and see it raised soon if you can find the bird again.

2n10 wrote in post #17395760
Well captured Steve. I have seen a couple around here with just the end showing, but mostly as you have said none at all. There must have been another kinglet or two nearby in my experience so you can see at least some of the crown. Maybe you will get lucky and see it raised soon if you can find the bird again.

Thanks John!
I've seen this particular bird on several occasions so maybe if they interact with the other 3 or 4 around I'll get more color showing. I'll keep watching....

Beautiful series!

Super job Steve, those little guy's are hard to shoot.

butterfly2937 wrote in post #17397076
Beautiful series!

Thank you Carol! Me thinks you are very generous in your comment.

Pondrader wrote in post #17397124
Super job Steve, though little guy to shoot.

Haha Jeff, they can be tough can't they! Thanks for that recognition
This one was relatively easy and just different enough that I had to share.

Great set Steve. Love the smooth green BG too.

Great shots of a beautiful little bird.

jhayesvw wrote in post #17399396
Great set Steve. Love the smooth green BG too.

Thanks Jeremy! The smooth backgrounds were a function of how close the Kinglet was; I'll have to check to see what made them so green

Red Dexs wrote in post #17399405
Great shots of a beautiful little bird.

Thanks as always Red! I agree....they are little cuties aren't they.

Great shots Steve.

Peter2516 wrote in post #17400751
Great shots Steve.

Always appreciated Peter!

Fine set there Steve, especially with a bird which is a little different to what you expect. Here's a thought: A new species might be first noted by someone like yourself spotting a variant of an existing species and commenting on it with photographic evidence to back that up. Wouldn't that be something!

A cute little one standing tall and proud, Steve. Well photographed.

amazing shots......

2slo wrote in post #17402739
Fine set there Steve, especially with a bird which is a little different to what you expect. Here's a thought: A new species might be first noted by someone like yourself spotting a variant of an existing species and commenting on it with photographic evidence to back that up. Wouldn't that be something!

Haha Mark, I think you've just described the dream of every photog here on the forum...certainly would be one of mine. It is interesting how much more detail you can see with these kind of images in hand though. Thanks for the comment my friend.

ardeekay wrote in post #17403271
A cute little one standing tall and proud, Steve. Well photographed.

You're so right Rog, these little guys carry huge personalities around in little bodies. Always appreciating ya Sir!

PIXPHATIC wrote in post #17403422
amazing shots......

Thanks so much PIX!