When I got up this morning, there was no sign of that little male; he had headed back out on his way to his summer territory.
This morning, no hummingbirds appeared, despite several relatively long observation periods.
In the afternoon, five hummingbirds showed up at various times during a three-hour observation period. They acted like they were on a mission, zooming in for a quick stop (15-20 seconds) and zooming out again without taking time to rest. It wasn't even possible to tell what sex several of them were.
This happens every year: the first ones to arrive are just passing through, on their way north. If they survive the summer, we should see them again in August.
It's too bad they won't stay longer; these are the birds we should be marking in hopes of distant sightings.
This morning, no hummingbirds appeared, despite several relatively long observation periods.
In the afternoon, five hummingbirds showed up at various times during a three-hour observation period. They acted like they were on a mission, zooming in for a quick stop (15-20 seconds) and zooming out again without taking time to rest. It wasn't even possible to tell what sex several of them were.
This happens every year: the first ones to arrive are just passing through, on their way north. If they survive the summer, we should see them again in August.
It's too bad they won't stay longer; these are the birds we should be marking in hopes of distant sightings.
[Translation of post by Jacques Turgeon]
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