Hummingbirds are on their way North

[thistlebloom]

The Black-chinned seem to be a little slower coming north. Have you noticed that Steve?
The Broadtailed also are a bit later.

I just looked at a site that lists Annas, and Costas as not official, but also present in Idaho. Maybe not north Idaho though?

 

[digitS']

I don't see hummers often.

You know how it is. At 25 yards, there is no chance I can identify them if they are seen. If they are 50 yards away, they might as well be invisible. I'm also not likely to see them from behind the wheel of the Dodge.

You are developing quite a relationship with your hummingbirds, @thistlebloom !

Our "snow birds," the Oregon Juncos are still here. The weather service says there is a 30% chance of snow, tomorrow.

Steve

 

[thistlebloom]

I don't see hummers often.

You know how it is. At 25 yards, there is no chance I can identify them if they are seen. If they are 50 yards away, they might as well be invisible. I'm also not likely to see them from behind the wheel of the Dodge.

You are developing quite a relationship with your hummingbirds, @thistlebloom !

Our "snow birds," the Oregon Juncos are still here. The weather service says there is a 30% chance of snow, tomorrow.

Steve

I have feeders up for them and lots of flowers that they like, so they hang around close to the house. I just am so thrilled that I get the same crew back year to year. I know that at least a few of them are returnees. If I haven't been on the ball and hung the feeders before I notice their arrival, they will remind me by hovering by the empty hanger, looking reproachful.