Did you notice that the hummingbirds “disappeared” in June? And that they came back in July?
Our ruby-throated hummingbirds really didn’t go anywhere. They were busy nesting and gathering insects to feed their young. Since they don’t feed nectar to their babies there was little reason to visit hummingbird feeders.
But now the “kids” are grown and the hummingbird population has surged. Mom, Dad and the kids are jostling for space at the feeders. Males perch high on dead snags to protect their nectar kingdoms. Steve Gosser captured this beautiful male on his way to a feast.
Once again it’s Hummer Time!
(photo by Steve Gosser)
I just love the annual backyard air show that is hummingbird mating season.
I’d like to send you a bird picture for identification purposes. What email address can I use.
I tried to cut and paste here without success
It’s a pic of raptor with reddish eyes and yellow feet.
Mary Jo, I will email you