Last week, I visited our local riparian preserve along with my sister. We enjoy visiting this special place because of its beauty and especially for all the different bird species that visit, but our favorite are the hummingbirds.
Anna's Hummingbird
There are always hummingbirds in Southern Arizona throughout the year, and the winter is no exception. I do have a regular hummingbird who visits my feeder 4 – 5 times each day, but I was anxious to see more all in one place.
Pathway through riparian preserve
As soon as we began walking down the pathway, I could hear the hummingbirds up in the trees.
I pointed my camera and through my lens, was able to spot these small, beautiful birds before they flew off. Here are just a few of the photos that I was able to get. I hope you enjoy them…
Anna's Hummingbird
Costa's Hummingbird
Anna's Hummingbird
We had a great hour observing and photographing these beautiful hummingbirds. But, the sun was setting and it was time to go home.
But rest assured, we will be back. I hope you enjoyed the pictures 
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I love your pictures! I love living in AZ and seeing the hummingbirds year round, too! We like to visit the riparian preserve in Gilbert. Thanks for sharing!!!
Makes me want to move to Arizona… My other favorite summer birds are the Baltimore oriole and of course cardinals. Great photo’s by the way.
Loved these pics….am such a hummingbird fan!
My husband and I love to watch the hummingbirds from our patio in the summer. As an artist,
I have done several painting over the years of hummigbirds; and, also done some wood-burned
plaques with painted hummingbirds on them. Truly enjoyed your photos.
Thank you so much Jane
Love, love, love the pics!! Your picture of the pathway through riparian preserve makes me want to visit! I truly enjoyed your photos! Great work, Noelle! ~ Linda
been to the one near army post in az.at the base of a very high mt cant remember the name of it but it was a big fort humming birds by the 100s!!!
Great pics of these incredible beauties. I live in CA and feed my hummers all year round.
They are precious and glad to see that other appreciate them too.