Date: 10/07/2015

Number: 1

Gone silent is the droning sounds of hummingbird wings as they zip about, replaced occasionally by the buzz of a bee drawn to the fresh nectar in a filled feeder still hanging. Days have since passed, when one still heard the occasional chirp of a lone hummer watching over a feeder to verify they are the last to leave. And then, like all the rest of our summer hummers, she's gone. Call it coincidence, but I believe they hover and move slowly up and down repeatedly in front of the bay window as if saying "I have to go" and "thank you." Morning and evenings are now quiet, no longer one hears the migrating song birds melodious tunes, as they too have left the preceding weeks before. Only heard now is the chirp of year round sparrows and finches and the boisterous call of blue jays, an occasional cardinal and a lone tree frog. A good year it has been, enjoying our summer hummer residents. Sad though as it is, to see our resident hummers depart, we still break a smile with excitement when a straggler stops by for a quick rest and refuel of fresh nectar before zipping off southward to continue their migration. Yes, it's been another good year, with expectations of another good year to follow next season, knowing many will once again return next Spring. For those, whose life cycle has reached an end, we say a prayerful thank you for your having called our place your summer home. Godspeed and safe journeys.

Thank you Journey North for another fabulous hummingbird sighting/reporting season and providing us the extended pleasure of continuing to follow their migration northward and southward.

Kendallville, IN

Latitude: 41.5 Longitude: -85.3

Observed by: Michael
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