This is the second of three hummingbird species that have visited my yard in the past couple of weeks. It can be really difficult to identify which species a female hummingbird may be as they are all very similar. When in flight, differences in the tail feathers is often a great way to tell them apart. Fortunately later I photographed the bird as it stretched it’s tail feathers which, along with the white eye ring, helped me recognize it. Here, while it perched, I spot metered off the bird in order to get the best exposure. The early morning light was only on the bird while it’s surroundings were still in shadow.