Daily Archives: July 2, 2023
Re: Rufous Hummingbirds
As my my undergrad ornithologist professor used to teach…”Birds have wings. So, all bets are off. They can go anywhere they want. Always be watching for that rarity!”
Brian Carrigan
Blackfoot
Re: Code for Virginia
That website is birdpop.org
I haven’t found the acronyms on there yet. Do I need to subscribe first?
Re: Rufous Hummingbirds
Mayhew’s First Law, minimum predictability.
Re: Rufous Hummingbirds
I had a male rufous hummer in my yard in Caldwell last evening- hitting salvia blooms. And it does seem really early for southbound migration. But like Brian said- exciting to witness!
Re: Dowo
That’s funny that you made that association with no go!
Rufous Hummingbirds
Yesterday, thought that I’d seen a bright rufous-colored backside of a hummingbird at the feeder. But, it was just a brief moment & so wasn’t certain. This AM, there’s no doubt, I have male Rufous Hummingbirds hitting the feeder. And, being aggressive Rufous, keeping my resident Black-chinneds away. Have seen at least 2 diff’t Rufous males, one more of a green-backed.
I know they’re spring/summer residents at area higher elevations, but have not been at our Snake River Riparian elevation. And, July seems early for southward migration. Usually, don’t start appearing at our place until 2nd WK of August.
No matter the cause, exciting to witness!
Brian Carrigan
Blackfoot