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Hummingbird (OTHER Observations)

Date: 02/26/2023

Number: 1

Raphy, our first year male Rufous/Allen's hummingbird, continues to do well here as he readies for his upcoming migration. I will say that he is looking more and more like a Rufous each day, rather than an Allen's. His back is really displaying that distinctive Rufous copper coloration these days. And his gorget is also filling in nicely. He'll be ready to attract females soon. He has become much more comfortable with my presence and comes to feed with me being about 6 feet away. Insects are now plentiful and a lot of early spring season buds and blossoms are appearing on shrubs and trees. He appears at his favorite feeder early, about 6:30am, and has his last long drink for the night just before 6pm. My husband, our 3 year old daughter and I have definitely enjoyed hosting Raphy this winter. He has become part of our family. He will be missed this summer and we'll be praying for his safe travels and well being and we hope he'll be back this fall. I will definitely have flowers and feeders ready and waiting for him! :)

I've heard from quite a few other JN contributors through this experience who have also hosted winter hummingbirds through the years. It's been a pleasure sharing experiences with them and learning from one another. I would like to give a special shout out to Beverly in Houston. She has offered a wealth of knowledge through her own personal experiences with hummingbirds through the years. Open, unobstructed dialogue is such an integral component of science.

Kernersville, NC

Latitude: 36.1 Longitude: -80.1

Observed by: Sophie
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