Date: 12/26/2020

Number: 1

Rufous still hete, same routine at 7 AM on south side feeder for 25 min. Preening molting now with more male color coming in on back area.
Then chases songbirds out in back where all salvias listed in previous reports are blooming more because of so much rain. I bring in 3 when cold front freeze predicted.
After having a satisfying chase Rufous nectars all salvias.
This has been the toughest winter bringing potted salvias in and out, they are getting bigger because of weekly cold front rains.

It's worth the trouble, he's a happy little one.
There could be another Rufous as one looks different at the kitchen feeder west side. Haven't seen any chase to confirm .

Beverly L
Houston

Houston, TX

Latitude: 29.8 Longitude: -95.4

Observed by: Beverly
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