Red comet hummingbird (1 Viewer)

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James Dean

New member

• Apr 30, 2024

• #1

Hello everyone, I am James Dean in San Antonio Texas near sea world. While watering my red honey suckle bush a stunningly beautiful red comet hummingbird appeared. Gave me a full five minute show right in front of me , dashing back and forth showing off all its beautiful colorful plumage. I have many hummingbirds in my back yard but this one was awesome.

 

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Welsh Peregrine

Well-known member

• Apr 30, 2024

• #2

Sounds like an interesting sighting, but unlikely to have been a Comet; these are South American non-migratory species. Can you describe it in more detail?

 

Kits

Picture Picker

Social Media Editor

• Apr 30, 2024

• #3

Welcome to Birdforum. I hope you enjoy your visits.

 

pianoman

duck and diver, bobolink and weaver

• Apr 30, 2024

• #4

Indeed it's thousands of miles outside the range for any Comet species, I can't think of anything remotely similar that might occur in TX. For that reason I'd be fascinated to know what it is you saw.

 

Lisa W

I really need to get out and bird more

Staff member

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• Apr 30, 2024

• #5

Hi, welcome to the forum on behalf of the staff and moderators. I think you will find us a friendly and helpful group.

 

delia todd

If I said the wrong thing it was a Senior Moment

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Opus Editor

Supporter

• Apr 30, 2024

• #6

Hi James and a warm welcome from me too. If you can give a more detailed description of this hummer, or a picture would maybe be better (even if it is out of focus), I'll move this thread to the ID forum, as they're more likely to be able to help you there.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I look forward to hearing your news.

 

Chris G6 UXU

Super Moderator

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Supporter

• Apr 30, 2024

• #7

Hello James and welcome to the forum, enjoy and all the best.

 

KC Foggin

Very, very long time member

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• May 1, 2024

• #8

Welcome aboard James and enjoy