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Hummer sighting

Michael AKA Leekle2ManE

11 years ago

Just got home with the kids and saw a Ruby-Throated dining at my Wendy's Wish. First one of the year for me.

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Rhonda
11 years ago
Great news Michael! I saw my first male on Friday and my first female on Saturday. The fun begins :)
Tom
11 years ago
They're arriving in Central and Northern Florida. Congratulations, Michael, I know you have been gardening for them.

In parts south of Orlando people tend to see them in the winter months and early spring. In Central and Northern Florida they are more common in the spring and summer. Some of us are lucky to see them pretty much all year. This year I think I only had one that stayed with me for the winter months---a male Ruby-throated. Usually I get more and once in a while I will get a Rufous and even a Black-chinned.

Right now I think I have two male Ruby-throateds. I hope at least one is with the migration and will stick around to take care of the females which should be arriving any day now.

It's a wonderful time of year with all the flowers blooming and the butterflies and hummingbirds returning.
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