Not certain reason they disappeared as a summer resident to just a passing fall migrant. Haven’t seen a male, as of yet, this season. But, I’m definitely on the alert now. 

Had spotted a female earlier but, finally, did see a male Western Tanager on Fri. So, really felt all was then good with spring migration. Hope the Sandhill colt does well. 

Brian Carrigan 
Blackfoot 

36 yrs ago, when we first moved into our place along the Snake River, our predominant hummingbird was the Broad-tailed. Over the past decade, they were gradually replaced by Black-chinneds, which now nest on our property. 

Have been watching this weekend & doing some estimates based on individuals I can identify & amt of nectar going through & came up with about 15 individual Black-chinned Hummingbirds consistently hitting the feeder. I refilled the feeder just a bit ago & as I was getting ready to place on its hangar, a Hummer arrived, literally 2 ft away. Even perching on the little stand in front of the port, while I’m holding it. And, it was a female Broad-tailed! They will nest in riparian areas & we have flowing water with willows edging the backyard. So, maybe a return? Have seen several more times since, now that I’m alerted. 

Brian Carrigan 
Blackfoot