female ruby-throated hummingbird

arrived a few days ago along with another female. No males yet.

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.

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 ;)

On her way to the feeder at sunset.

Loves that Texas Sage

She arrived later in the same day the male arrived

I was afraid the storm would drive them on but it didn't ;)

...sometimes quite cooperative ;) So many of these little jewels around.

Took advantage of about an hour of no rain yesterday afternoon and this female was pleasantly perched in front of me.

The hummers much prefer the Texas Sage over the sugar water.

Then to come home to the first female of the season )

Mom, taking a break.

;)

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

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.

Headed toward the Chickadee sitting on her feeder ;)

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 ;)

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