Our hummer flock has mostly moved on. We’re down to one feeder that only got a half batch yesterday, after they finished off second 25# bag of sugar. There’s still action, but muted, surprising number are Rufous. Haven’t heard Sandhills for a while. Guess they moved on to migration staging area somewhere else. Found a nice family of Ruffed Grouse yesterday with many chicks.

Past couple of days have seen mainly juvenile Rufous & Calliope Hummingbirds push through. No Black-chinneds for a few days. As many Hummers hit the petunia baskets as go to the nectar feeder. Today, both are still coming through. 

 

Interestingly, the most common birds today are Gray Catbirds. Pushing through the lilacs & willows. Black-headed Grosbeaks appear to be down to a handful of juveniles going to sunflower seeds. 

 

Brian Carrigan 

Blackfoot