When I saw some Annas last winter I started using syrup to feed them. They usually come around for the Jasmine Nudiflorum which blooms all winter under an overhanging roof out of rain and snow.
When my son asked me what they do when it gets cold, I said they snug in and just turn into pinecones. Not far from the truth as they do go torpid and do nothing when it gets too cold tho cold and snow did not stop this little male from coming every day.
I have also heard them singing in the wild. Annas males are the only hummingbird with a true song rather than their usual chips tho not much of a song. It sounds like a rasping rather than singing. The only morning bird chorus I had in August last year, from one little juvenile male who grew up in my yard and stayed the winter, as did one the previous year.
I also put up a webcam -hummycam, to see them at the feeder and this lets me see who is who, as well. These pics are from a Panasonic video cam thru the patio glass.
When my son asked me what they do when it gets cold, I said they snug in and just turn into pinecones. Not far from the truth as they do go torpid and do nothing when it gets too cold tho cold and snow did not stop this little male from coming every day.
I have also heard them singing in the wild. Annas males are the only hummingbird with a true song rather than their usual chips tho not much of a song. It sounds like a rasping rather than singing. The only morning bird chorus I had in August last year, from one little juvenile male who grew up in my yard and stayed the winter, as did one the previous year.
I also put up a webcam -hummycam, to see them at the feeder and this lets me see who is who, as well. These pics are from a Panasonic video cam thru the patio glass.
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