Date: 08/31/2011

Number: 1

The attached image is very unusual. There were 7 Ruby-throats on the feeder and two more hovering. We had just seen two female Ruby-throats on the same feeder just a couple of days before.

Granted, we have seen multiple Black-chinned Hummingbirds on the same feeder, but never Ruby-throats. We also have Rufous Hummingbirds in other pictures with the Ruby-throats. But, this was the only one with seven on the feeder.

The picture was taken on Aug 31. Our hummingbird population had increased by about a factor of 4 compared to just a few days before. At the time, we may have had 30 to 40 in the same garden. Since then, it has dropped back down to our normal 5 to 10.

Blessing, TX

Latitude: 28.8 Longitude: -96.2

Observed by: David
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