This handsome fellow stopped long enough for us to photograph him guarding "his" two feeders at our cottage on the Victoria Day weekend. St. Andrews is a paradise for birdwatchers. - David and Janice Hashey, Fredericton Male ruby-throated hummingbirds are well-named. The "ruby" throat shows up spectacularly when just the right light reflects from the feathers and it seems to actually glow. However, when there is little or no available light, the throat appears almost black. It's not always easy to catch the glow when taking a photograph of these birds. Females lack colour on the throat and show a continuous dull white from the belly to the chin. - Jim Wilson