I'm seeing very little hummer activity in the yard recently. I may have seen a young male Ruby-throat on one occasion
today but all other hummers seen (other than the female Rufous) have been adult males. The adult males are being seen in 5-6
different areas of the yard but I can't tell how many individuals these sightings actually represent. I did see a couple of
territorial disputes today indicating at least one new individual is around. The residents have pretty much grown to accept
one another so I don't see or hear many chases anymore.
I was surprised to look out my window today and see a young male Baltimore Oriole under a mister just after commenting
on my previous report of one as being a one day wonder. Also seen today were first of the season Pine and Yellow-rumped Warblers and
a House Finch. I had a nice flock of warblers including a parula, a Yellow-throated, Pine, Palm, and Yellow-rumpeds. Last
week I had a late Swainson's Thrush for a day and the week before I had a male Hooded Warbler for two days. The Hooded
may have been a first for the yard. I've also been seeing a House Wren for the past week and robins have been flying overhead
the past two days.
I'm assuming some of the birds I'm seeing came in on the last front and may stay for the winter. I'm hoping for more
on the next one. Hopefully more hummers.
