Ruby-Throated Hummingbird Taking Nectar From Flowers II
by Don Balke
Title
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird Taking Nectar From Flowers II
Artist
Don Balke
Medium
Painting - Watercolor On Cold Press Illustration Board
Description
Its gorgeous throat in beauty and brilliance baffles all competition. Now it goes to a fiery hue, and again is changed to the deepest velvety black." Thus wrote the great naturalist, John James Audubon, of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Audubon -- like many before and since -- was entranced by the little flying jewel.The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the best known of North America's Hummingbirds, for it is found regularly in eastern North America. Ranging from Panama to Nova Scotia, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird also has one of the most impressive migrations of the hummingbirds, although not quite as great as that of the Rufous Hummingbird. However, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird must cross the vast expanse of the Gulf of Mexico in one shot, an astounding accomplishment for such a small bird. Yet, with enough fat reserves, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird is able to make the journey without mishap. After crossing, it will stop off in the Gulf Coast states to build reserves once again.
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July 19th, 2022
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