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

trudl.bsky.social•1 day ago

Gorgeous picture.

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mikemelton.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank you!

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curlykit.bsky.social•9 hours ago

Love the blue!

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tonikoscielny.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Floofy featherball! So pretty.💚

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jduvalsmith.bsky.social•1 day ago

Resplendent!

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secretveil.bsky.social•1 day ago

How beautiful! Thanks for posting.

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mikemelton.bsky.social•1 day ago

You're welcome, Carol!

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lorrigil.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Beautiful 😍

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lkaren7.bsky.social•10 hours ago

So pretty…

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bloody-sergeant.bsky.social•15 hours ago

This bird is tired of your crap.

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mssmart.bsky.social•16 hours ago

Awww so cute. Nature sure knows how to create beauty.

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coyotefromtexas.bsky.social•22 hours ago

Adorable!

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yangnino.bsky.social•23 hours ago

I like

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13blackbirds.bsky.social•1 day ago

He is nonplussed.

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wh48e.bsky.social•21 hours ago

Cherish our earth and all the beauty of it.

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luluroche.bsky.social•14 hours ago

amazing

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texanadame.bsky.social•22 hours ago

I hope to see one in person soon

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anniek70.bsky.social•12 hours ago

Beautiful

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annemarie4702.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Beautiful iridescent blue.

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margot-and-hamish2.bsky.social•15 hours ago

A little gem of a bird.
Badly needed this morning
Thank you. ❤️

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mikemelton.bsky.social•14 hours ago

You're welcome!

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coolmeise.bsky.social•6 hours ago

Such a cute borb. <3

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jimpixelbeard.bsky.social•1 day ago

I love him 🥰

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flowermslle.bsky.social•21 hours ago

Nature is so beautiful

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working-hard.bsky.social•12 hours ago

Just very beautiful. All we have is green , orange , and dark black

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swwv.bsky.social•8 hours ago

So beautiful!

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mshummingway.bsky.social•1 day ago

💙💚🤍

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briangle1.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Nice color

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luckyloo.bsky.social•19 hours ago

Beautiful photo!
The colors are stunning and the wee bit of pollen on the beak is wonderful 🤩

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nisaxg.bsky.social•2 hours ago

😍

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dr-kary.bsky.social•16 hours ago

How does nature come up with its ideas on what to create, and it’s never ending. Here’s another example of perfection amongst zillions.

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sorceress2.bsky.social•1 day ago

❤️

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loretta123.bsky.social•10 hours ago

Beautiful

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wore-out66scared.bsky.social•1 day ago

😊💙💯😊🥰💙💙💙

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catbnymble.bsky.social•23 hours ago

The perfect bird.

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oogaboogey.bsky.social•1 day ago

How precious is that?

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pablocastro1.bsky.social•18 hours ago

Look at this sexyyyy

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salterfortexas.bsky.social•9 hours ago

I just joined the Audubon Society in Tyler, Texas and going to my first “big sit” in add a local refuge there. I’m excited about learning about birds.

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babsallday.bsky.social•1 day ago

aw, lil blorper. how tiny?

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mikemelton.bsky.social•1 day ago

About 8 cm (3 in). They're just a bit bigger than Snowcaps.

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petitecarcajou.bsky.social•5 hours ago

What a beautiful bird—and excellent photo!

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mikemelton.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Thank you, Michelle!

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hikethewest.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Where in Costa Rica were you? We visited the Nicoya Peninsula on our first trip 11 years ago and then Monte Verde/Manuel Antonio/Rancho Naturalista our last time we visited in 2023. The Rancho visit was a treat, a high end birding lodge which we typically don't go to, and during the off season.

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mikemelton.bsky.social•2 hours ago

I see these all the time at Tapir Valley, and I've seen them on the Osa Peninsula, as well. They're throughout the Caribbean slope, including Rancho.

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sfnuevomexico.bsky.social•22 hours ago

What a beautiful bird, gorgeous image!

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archlin.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Beautiful

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arts-letters.bsky.social•10 hours ago

Gorgeous, thank you!

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live-and-learn.bsky.social•14 hours ago

I'm smitten 🥺

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craigpsutton.bsky.social•21 minutes ago

Get it

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defeline.bsky.social•10 hours ago

Costa Rica has so many beautiful hummies!

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1000newcolors.bsky.social•21 hours ago

💚💙🩵🖤

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mrveggiedad.bsky.social•14 hours ago

So pretty

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wheniwasthere.bsky.social•11 hours ago

I'm getting tired of spotting Angry Birds out here on Sky

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tweety58.bsky.social•1 day ago

Gorgeous

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mjlinde.bsky.social•9 hours ago

Wow!!!!

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tania-neubauer.bsky.social•21 hours ago

Calibration

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suzannelieb4.bsky.social•7 hours ago

Those vibrant colors 😍

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heavyweightlifting.bsky.social•17 hours ago

Utterly precious. 🩵 Thank you.

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mikemelton.bsky.social•14 hours ago

You're welcome!

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wango3.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Your work brings joy. Thank you

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dianagilleditorial.com•13 hours ago

I love them!

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canyonwren32.bsky.social•1 day ago

Your beautiful pics give me needed respite from doomscrolling ❤️‍🩹

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mikemelton.bsky.social•1 day ago

Nature is the only thing that keeps me sane.

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canyonwren32.bsky.social•1 day ago

Amen to that! We have our goofy California quail that toddle down the street every morning like little drunken sailors- makes me laugh every day!

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ariesfire8409.bsky.social•16 hours ago

Gorgeous 🥰💙💚🩵

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citrineglitter.bsky.social•1 day ago

How bright!

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teresa-angela.bsky.social•1 day ago

I hope he comes to South Carolina

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mikemelton.bsky.social•1 day ago

Unfortunately, they don't migrate and live in Central and South America.

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anthonyhanson77.bsky.social•1 day ago

Seems you love birds alot ❤️

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ghettowizrd.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Cute lil dude

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psd2156.bsky.social•12 hours ago

I have just started barely being a beginner birder , my partner gave me The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan … likin it

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socalleslie.bsky.social•1 day ago

You weren’t close enough Mike! 🤣 What a magnificent bird.

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mikemelton.bsky.social•1 day ago

Sometimes I have to back up because my lens won't focus that close. 😂

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anthonyhanson77.bsky.social•1 day ago

LoL 🤣

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hollywoodhi.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Beautiful colors & great pic. Thanks

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thereallaurie.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Omg, beautiful!!!! Beautiful shot, beautiful bird, just all around beautiful!!!!!!

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edwinromanart.bsky.social•8 hours ago

Beautiful.

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mattbcool.bsky.social•1 day ago

Great shot!

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mikemelton.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank you!

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eaglewatcher.bsky.social•5 hours ago

So cute and pretty. Thanks for the photo.

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vinocatador.bsky.social•7 hours ago

How do they reproduce sexually if they are constantly flying? 😎🤓

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yehudit48.bsky.social•1 day ago

Beautiful

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sushiwatusi.bsky.social•6 hours ago

😘

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dee717.bsky.social•14 hours ago

So cute…and made more adorable by his/her tough stance.

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miri100.bsky.social•4 hours ago

These hummingbirds are gorgeous

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naughtymarietta.bsky.social•18 hours ago

Beautiful! ❤️🤗

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henrycorp.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Not to be picky, but looks like it should be called the shades of blue #hummingbirds. I'm not seeing any violet on these #birds @tapirvalley.bsky.social. Is it a camera, image compressor, or white people brain color vision problem?

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mikemelton.bsky.social•13 hours ago

The iridescence changes depending on the angle. In certain types of light, you can see the violet.

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japanez1.bsky.social•21 hours ago

So 🥰 cute

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thedragoon288.bsky.social•10 hours ago

💯💯💯💯💯

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kimcastr2.bsky.social•9 hours ago

Hello

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stjoanonjonesst.bsky.social•9 hours ago

What a beauty!

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lisdoon.bsky.social•6 hours ago

So beautiful - looks as if he fluffed up his Violet head feathers for the picture💜💜💜

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keba7.bsky.social•21 hours ago

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guasha.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Patient watching for humans to get their schitt together.

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tinks333.bsky.social•6 hours ago

I’m wondering how tiny one hummingbird feather must be 🪶

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dasculprit.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Glorious! 💗

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blueblondie48.bsky.social•11 hours ago

Another one of Mother Nature’s jewels.

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libratwo.bsky.social•1 hour ago

eye candy...thank you soooooooooo pretty.

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rroyh.bsky.social•23 hours ago

💙

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zoomheadley.bsky.social•9 hours ago

Charming

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lilahe.bsky.social•22 hours ago

Oh Thank you

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prof.hazardlabs.com•13 hours ago

These photos may as well also say "and good morning to Vic Michaelis" who reposts them every day

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wjgrif.bsky.social•1 day ago

Gorgeous. 🤩

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staycalmandcarryon.bsky.social•20 hours ago

And we think jewels are beautiful.

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euphoniumplayer.bsky.social•12 hours ago

Really beautiful bird!

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loreleiking.bsky.social•17 hours ago

Oof! That blue. 😍

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midnightfloof-1.bsky.social•21 hours ago

So amazing and cute! 🤩🥰

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marsharp.bsky.social•1 day ago

Stunning. Wow.

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irishgrl11.bsky.social•2 hours ago

So a beautiful pic!

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irishgrl11.bsky.social•1 hour ago

*Such*

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mylesofprogress.bsky.social•12 hours ago

Tiny. Just tiny. Knows no things except nyoom and sipsip

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jmontarsi.bsky.social•13 hours ago

🤩

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heartart303.bsky.social•20 hours ago

😂 She’s not just ‘nice’ she’s BEAUTIFUL! 💛🤲💛

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bluecrabdiva.com•9 hours ago

Gorgeous!!!

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roguestardust.bsky.social•19 hours ago

“yes, I’m perfectly round”

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kathydula49.bsky.social•1 day ago

Beautiful!

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rb01.bsky.social•19 hours ago

Beautiful little friend

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mystic-rb.bsky.social•13 hours ago

It is not just the mind-stopping beauty of all the birds you show us; look into the eyes of each one and you will see a unique inner and deep relationship with Nature from where such beauty arises.

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shelley175.bsky.social•12 hours ago

Stunning

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cborob.bsky.social•15 hours ago

Beautiful

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eldy-10.bsky.social•1 day ago

Wow! Beautiful!

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zeropass.bsky.social•6 hours ago

More of this on this app plz. Thank you!

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mikemelton.bsky.social•5 hours ago

I'm doing what I can!

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xcised.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Thanks for this. It isn't Trump.

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michellemuzyk.bsky.social•23 hours ago

I love all of your hummingbird shots! Fabulous! 😍

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mikemelton.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Thanks!

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elayne1948.bsky.social•12 hours ago

Gorgeous!

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rootedpioneer.bsky.social•1 day ago

Such amazing details!

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suzismith999.bsky.social•1 day ago

We are all set for the arrival of the Ruby Throated ❤️ I live in Appalachia.

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mikemelton.bsky.social•1 day ago

It should be soon!

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suzismith999.bsky.social•1 day ago

Can't wait! The males show up first.

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anthonyhanson77.bsky.social•1 day ago

Yeah ☺️

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chey0410.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Love all hummingbirds! They are all so beautiful

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dreamersafe.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Que Linda o Lindo

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debit5968.bsky.social•1 day ago

Beautiful 🤩

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anthonyhanson77.bsky.social•1 day ago

You're right 🫵

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bjw7.bsky.social•17 hours ago

God pic capture….👏💯

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debedu.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Stunning❤️❤️

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ewedew65.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Stunning

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trippertoes.bsky.social•10 hours ago

Is that pollen on its beak? Great detail:)

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joncmu.bsky.social•15 hours ago

Beautiful

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matthewabeldemesne.bsky.social•18 hours ago

So...if I took a screengrab of the plumage on it's neck and chest and used that as an sref for an AI image would that be highly frowned upon? I won't do it if I don't have permission to do so. @mikemelton.bsky.social

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matthewabeldemesne.bsky.social•15 hours ago

I spent all day looking at it and I had to try it anyways, sorry, I can still delete these. I mixed it with some bismuth crystals and geodes and crumpled paper quilling and some boric glass forge welding. Instead of the texture like I hoped, it really adopted the color profile of the bird.

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mikemelton.bsky.social•14 hours ago

That's amazing, Matthew!

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jobycatjville.bsky.social•21 hours ago

Pretty Bird!🧚‍♂️

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thebrbguy.bsky.social•10 hours ago

I hope I see some of these when I visit next month!

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mikemelton.bsky.social•7 hours ago

You should be able to! Where are you visiting?

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thebrbguy.bsky.social•5 hours ago

!!! That would be awesome. Playa Conchal Guanacaste

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mikemelton.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Well, there aren't many birds in that area, so that one won't be possible there. If you can plan a day in the mountains, you'll be able to see them.

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momobrewer66.bsky.social•14 hours ago

So pretty! 😍😍😍

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care10.bsky.social•1 day ago

Beautiful bird and photo. I need more of this in my feed. 😊

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anthonyhanson77.bsky.social•1 day ago

Such a beauty

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buglady.bsky.social•6 hours ago

Wee dinosaur.

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tym2ply.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Gorgeous!

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pauljr67.bsky.social•13 hours ago

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sweetsueblue.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Ours are late. Usually here by the 15th.

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jorshisonza.bsky.social•22 hours ago

And she poses so beautifully. She looks photogenic, too.

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patricijane.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Beautiful I love my hummingbirds

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namecc.bsky.social•16 hours ago

What a beautiful little guy❤️

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reneemal9.bsky.social•1 day ago

Beautiful

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cmbye.bsky.social•9 hours ago

Beautiful

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rbrn100.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Oh my, this is lovely 🥰

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ileanadvasquez.bsky.social•19 hours ago

😻😍

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joycomes.bsky.social•1 day ago

Another stunning capture 🤩❣️

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mikemelton.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank you!

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augcatho246.bsky.social•6 hours ago

Excellent closeup 👍🏼. Love the detail

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chaoticcalm.bsky.social•22 hours ago

I love that he looks a little grumpy. So cute!

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kvidkula.bsky.social•1 hour ago

a beauty

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danad88.bsky.social•1 day ago

Nice shot! Lots of detail.

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rheafirth.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Ohh the gasp I gusped. How beautiful! #birdnerd 🥸

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andismom.bsky.social•5 hours ago

TY! For sharing this little beauty!

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mikemelton.bsky.social•5 hours ago

You're welcome, Candy!

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soberasajudge.bsky.social•15 hours ago

Costa Rica also has the most beautiful and delicious pineapple. Just saying. Nice place.

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deborahannmary.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Oh so gorgeous! My favorite 💕

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crimsonking97.bsky.social•6 hours ago

Dude, Benson is gonna kill us

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lklally.bsky.social•6 hours ago

Thank you for your beautiful photo!

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mikemelton.bsky.social•6 hours ago

You're welcome!

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sonyah.bsky.social•22 hours ago

TIL there is a nature reserve named after tapirs!

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mikemelton.bsky.social•22 hours ago

Yes, there is! And there are many tapirs there!

https://www.tapirvalley.net/

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ellililalala.bsky.social•14 hours ago

....and with your fantastic pictures you make Costa Rica jump (or rather stay) to the first spot on the bucket list! Love your pictures!

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sonyah.bsky.social•22 hours ago

That is so cool!! 😎

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i2eye.bsky.social•18 hours ago

😀💞

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lujanisthebest.bsky.social•22 hours ago

💛

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markg-photo.bsky.social•18 hours ago

Beautiful! 😍

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elev8finearts.bsky.social•1 day ago

He's a looker.

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elev8finearts.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank you for sharing this art form. I enjoy seeing you work.

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mikemelton.bsky.social•1 day ago

You're welcome!

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kgoldrick.bsky.social•12 hours ago

Stunning 😍

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numbrunovermin4eva.bsky.social•11 hours ago

It’s so cute💙💚my fav colors!

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rlclark3.bsky.social•21 hours ago

Great photo

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mikemelton.bsky.social•20 hours ago

Thanks, Robert!

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wreckmyplansthatsmyamanda.swifties.social•23 hours ago

@ochlori.bsky.social this hummingbird is gorgeous 😍

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ochlori.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Wow! Gorgeous!

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jwbfat16.bsky.social•22 hours ago

Sorry if this is a repost.
If you need a break, have a peek at ZE Frank's stuff over the past 11+ years.
Not for children or squeamish people.
Biologists in the know love being in his credits which is great for inspiring research.

- hummingbirds from 4 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Biagyb7AcK8

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shesajar.bsky.social•20 hours ago

Loved watching that! Was a bit apprehensive because you said not for the squeamish, but no hummingbirds were killed❤️

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pw830.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Why are birds so much prettier than people?

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radiospanishspeak.bsky.social•1 day ago

gracias

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joanniespeaks.bsky.social•1 day ago

Gorgeous

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spreadsheetnerd.bsky.social•13 hours ago

I love these.

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gailmc.bsky.social•1 hour ago

I was there last week and saw loads of these.

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mikemelton.bsky.social•1 hour ago

Yes, they should be busy nesting right now. I can't wait to see them soon.

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molliemiller.bsky.social•1 day ago

Just gorgeous

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anthonyhanson77.bsky.social•1 day ago

Such beautiful species

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sterlinghunter.bsky.social•16 hours ago

So precious! 🫠

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lifescookies.bsky.social•11 hours ago

It’s so pretty and lovely, wish to see it in person.

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lidibee.bsky.social•3 hours ago

stunning...

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carole44.bsky.social•1 day ago

Beautiful photo! Are you at the photograher?

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mikemelton.bsky.social•1 day ago

Yes, all of the photos I post are my own.

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carole44.bsky.social•22 hours ago

Glad to know that

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boxpc.bsky.social•1 day ago

@mikemelton.bsky.social @tapirvalley.bsky.social Lovely ♥

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chaddy23419.bsky.social•17 hours ago

Beautiful bird

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ga-avocado-junkie.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Exactly what I look like when someone tries to talk to me before I’ve finished my coffee 😉

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jval64.bsky.social•13 hours ago

So beautiful!

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alpha-aurora.bsky.social•23 hours ago

That is one angry lookin hummingbird

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itmustbebunnies.bsky.social•22 hours ago

They are always angry and territorial - they have dogfights outside our windows daily 🥹

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mikemelton.bsky.social•22 hours ago

The Violet-headed are pretty small and get bullied by just about everybody.

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supercxsmic.bsky.social•20 hours ago

im tryna see what dat beak do like GOT DAYM i bet that bird freaky as hell

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hsrivney.bsky.social•22 hours ago

😍

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vixen13.bsky.social•5 hours ago

AWW! Too cute! 😊 —> Thank you, Mike!

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thehalfman.bsky.social•1 day ago

Why can't humans be naturally shimmery and colorful? We are honestly the most boring animals.

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dr-ann1953.bsky.social•10 hours ago

Thank you!

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lossielass15.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Stunning birds😍

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keithkolich.bsky.social•17 hours ago

Awesome coloring of this beautiful bird!

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ollie209.bsky.social•1 day ago

I love hummingbirds so much, would love to see this Lil guy in the wild

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good4janice.bsky.social•1 day ago

Incredible image.

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grantee.bsky.social•1 day ago

wow! So beautiful. Little fluffer.

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realksnyder12.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Thank you for the alt text! I’ve never seen a hummingbird in real life before as they’re very small and difficult for me to see. The picture is gorgeous as well, thank you again so much for sharing!

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