Rufous hummingbird
We put up two more feeders this year, making a total of four, causing quite a feeding frenzy for a few weeks. Then literally overnight, the activity slowed to a near halt, which lasted a few days. Their numbers are increasing again; we can only assume the eggs hatched and the females are spending most of their days feeding the little ones and keeping them warm – not unlike what most new mothers of any species are called upon to do!
This feeder is directly outside one of our windows, giving us a perfect angle to catch them at what they like most: eating.
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