The southward trek of Rufous Hummingbirds arrived at my location this weekend. Males, females & juveniles hitting the feeder & outnumbering the Black-chinneds 3:1. A few really bright Rufous males appeared & catching the sun just right to flash that fiery crimson gorget! Good to see.
Saw my first juvenile hummingbird, a Black-chinned female, of season this AM. Most I’ve seen at feeder at one time is 4: male, female & juv BC & adult female Rufous. There’s been some male Rufous come thru, too. Not huge numbers this season, but enough to keep me entertained.
Brian Carrigan
Blackfoot
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