Florida Hummingbirds in My Yard

Hummer sightings and notes from my Valrico FL yard.

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Friday, December 14, 2007

Not Much Change

I haven't posted lately due a lack of change. I'm still seeing the female Rufous along with some adult male Ruby-throat and an occasional young male but still no noticeable sustained increase in numbers. Trying to remain optimistic, I realize that most of the "good" birds in the past have shown up around the new year so there's still hope.

A few goldfinches have finally begun to show up in the neighborhood and at least a dozen chippies are regular in the yard. Hopefully the rains today will bring some new birds in the morning.

14 dec 07 @ 8:41 pm est

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My yard is open to anyone who would like the chance to see the birds and other wildlife it offers. I only ask that you call at

813-689-9967 or e-mail me at backes1@verizon.net ahead of time if possible.

Maps to my yard can be found at:

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Summary of Hummingbirds Banded in My Yard:

January 2002

Rufous -

After Second Year Female

Black-chinned -

Second Year Male

Ruby-throated -

After Hatching Year Female

Ruby-throated -

Second Year Male

January 2003

Rufous -

Second Year Female

November 2003

Rufous -

After Hatching Year Female

Rufous -

After Hatching Year Male

January 2004

Ruby-throated -

Second Year Male

January 2005

Rufous -

After Second Year Female

(Originally banded 11/2003)

Black-chinned -

After Hatching year Female (1)

Black-chinned -

After Hatching year Female (2)

Black-chinned -

Second Year Male

Ruby-throated -

Second Year Male

Ruby-throated -

Second Year Male

Ruby-throated -

After Second Year Male

August 2005

Rufous -

After Second Year Female

(Believed to be the bird originally banded 11/2003 - Not confirmed)

November 2005

Ruby-throated -

Second Year Male

January 2006

Ruby-throated -

After Hatching Year Female

Ruby-throated -

Second Year Male (1)

Ruby-throated -

Second Year Male (2)

Ruby-throated -

Second Year Male (3)

Ruby-throated -

Second Year Male (4)

Ruby-throated -

After Second Year Male (5)

August 2006

Rufous -

After Second Year Female

(Originally banded 11/2003 - Confirmed by photo of 3 numbers on band)

January 2007

Rufous -

Second Year Male

Ruby-throated -

Second Year Male

Ruby-throated -

After Second Year Male

January 2008

Ruby-throated -

After Second Year Male

Ruby-throated -

After Second Year Male

Rufous -

After Second Year Female

(Originally banded 11/2003)

Ruby-throated -

Second Year Male

Ruby-throated -

After Second Year Male

Ruby-throated -

After Second Year Female

Ruby-throated -

After Second Year Male

December 2008

Rufous -

After Second Year Female

Rufous -

After Second Year Female

(Assumed to be the one originally banded 11/2003 - but not yet confirmed)

Ruby-throated -

After Second Year Male - Deformed bill

January 2009

Ruby-throated -

Second Year Male

Ruby-throated -

Second Year Male

Ruby-throated -

After Second Year Male - Bad bill injury

February 2009

Ruby-throated -

After Hatching Year Female - x3

Ruby-throated -

Second Year Male - x4

Ruby-throated -

After Second Year Male -x3

Totals:

Rufous - 6

Black-chinned - 4

Ruby-throated - 35

Return Birds - 5 (Same individual 5 years)

A Few Photos of Hummers That Have Passed Through My Yard