Saturday, September 19, 2009

Ruby-throat Fall Migration


We've got a lot more hummers right now and I think it must be from the start of the fall migration. It's not unusual to see a dozen or more and they're emptying a feeder a day. I went out this morning and stood where Glynda is in this picture - actually a little closer - and after a few minutes the hummers just ignore you. I did this last year but it was an even more incredible experience this time! More of them closer at the same time and you feel the air from their little wings on your face and arms as another one goes eye-to-eye six inches in front of you. It's almost scary!

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