21 Stunning Hummingbird Photos You Need to See

It's a magical moment when a hummingbird zips through your backyard or stops at your sugar-water feeder for a snack. From a ruby-throated hummingbird enjoying a refreshing rain shower to a male Anna's hummingbird territorially puffing himself up, we've gathered together some of our favorite, jaw-dropping hummingbird photos from Birds & Blooms readers. Southern California is drought-stricken, and water-wise plants, like this aloe plant (below), are encouraged. Luckily, hummingbirds are frequent visitors to the aloe blooms alongside my driveway. The perfect combination of wildlife and drought-tolerant plants makes an amazing photo op. (Koji Kanemoto Long Beach, California)