Yesterday I wrote that I went in search of the ghost town St. Elmo (altitude 9,961 feet above sea level) while I was in the Collegiate Peaks last weekend for a wedding, and I found it a little before twilight. I parked my car in front of the general store, and when I stepped out of my car I was immediately assaulted by a loud, disorienting buzzing sound. It turned out to be dozens of hummingbirds! The store has five hummingbird feeders around the facade, and the little creatures flit around fearlessly, darting in for nectar, always in motion. I was mesmerized. Never mind I was standing in an actual ghost town, all I wanted to do was photograph the tiny, jewel-like birds dancing to and fro. Despite the low light, I got a few good pictures. I couldn't narrow it down to just one for this post. Tomorrow is Sunday Style -- on Monday I'll share some pictures of the town.
2 comments:
They're marvelous birds to watch, and very territorial!
That is amazing!
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