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Photographer captures hidden ruby-throated hummingbird in Norman, Oklahoma

Original: Hidden Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on August 29, 2026 Some of th

A photographer in Norman, Oklahoma, has shared a close-up image of a ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) taken on August 29, 2026, along with details of the camera settings used to capture the well-hidden bird. The picture has drawn attention from birdwatching and wildlife photography enthusiasts, who are discussing the shot and the technique behind it.

Why now: Nature photographers and birdwatchers are engaging with the striking image and its shared technical camera details.

Ruby-throated hummingbirdNorman, OklahomaArchilochus colubris

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• Hidden Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on August 29, 2026 Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: https://www. rsok.com/~jrm/2026Sep20_birds_ and_cats/IMG_6284c_2026aug29_hummingbird.html # birds #… · johnmoyer@okla.social · 6

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