I saw the first Rufous Hummingbird of the season at my feeder today. A bright, flashy male. Bird song has certainly decreased recently. Western Tanagers, Black-headed Grosbeaks, and Bullock’s Orioles are still hitting the feeders hard in the neighborhood. As well as the Calliope and Broad-tailed hummingbirds.

I did hear one Western Wood-Peewee near the creek also today. Bert Raynes in Jackson claims that is always the true start of summer. However, tonight it is snowing again.

Susan in Packsaddle Estates, Teton Valley