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female ruby-throated hummingbird

  1. In the setting sun

    In the setting sun

  2. Finally here

    Finally here

    arrived a few days ago along with another female. No males yet.
  3. I guess i was wrong

    I guess i was wrong

    I thought she had left as I hadn't seen her in awhile but looks like she is back and I think it's the same female.
  4. Last one me thinks

    Last one me thinks

    There were two around last weekend but I've only seen this female the last few days. So far i day later than on the records I have kept except for the one that stayed all winter. Another one for Sue & Simon's request ;)
  5. Fly by

    Fly by

    On her way to the feeder at sunset.
  6. One of my little sippers

    One of my little sippers

    Loves that Texas Sage
  7. On her way to the feeder

    On her way to the feeder

  8. And the female

    And the female

    She arrived later in the same day the male arrived
  9. I'm back and they're still here

    I'm back and they're still here

    I was afraid the storm would drive them on but it didn't ;)
  10. The rays of sunset are....

    The rays of sunset are....

    ...sometimes quite cooperative ;) So many of these little jewels around.
  11. I so love the sunshine

    I so love the sunshine

  12. Green on Green

    Green on Green

    Took advantage of about an hour of no rain yesterday afternoon and this female was pleasantly perched in front of me.
  13. And not so much in disguise this time

    And not so much in disguise this time

  14. Lovin' that Texas Sage

    Lovin' that Texas Sage

    The hummers much prefer the Texas Sage over the sugar water.
  15. What better way to start the month of May

    What better way to start the month of May

    Then to come home to the first female of the season )
  16. Flitting about

    Flitting about

  17. One of my little jewels

    One of my little jewels

    Mom, taking a break.
  18. Lovin' that Sage

    Lovin' that Sage

  19. And More Green on Green

    And More Green on Green

    ;)
  20. I think she's the winner

    I think she's the winner

    Haven't seen the juvie male around for a few days now.
  21. Taking a breather

    Taking a breather

  22. Female is finally here

    Female is finally here

    I'm kind of kicking myself for turning all my neighbors on to feeding birds, I'm not seeing as many hummers now that there are so many feeders in the neighborhood. Oh well.
  23. Female on a run

    Female on a run

    Headed toward the Chickadee sitting on her feeder ;)
  24. Seemingly at peace

    Seemingly at peace

    This female just enjoyed sitting and absorbing the rays of a setting sun. I suppose all the little ones have left the nest. Now it's her time ;)
  25. Perched for a change

    Perched for a change

    These guys numbers are way down compared to this time last year. I'm hoping it gets a bit better
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