In
late January 2007, two Journey North observers reported something
unusual. Here's what one said: "I have a female rufous
hummingbird hanging around my backyard in Northport, New York.
(A tough little survivor, she has been here since November.)
"Ilsa" has become a member of the family. She is still
here, alive and well and happily coming to her feeders. What's
so strange about this? Read on . . .
Ilsa
drinks nectar from pineapple sage.