We have been on Hummer watch since April 1st when we put out the first feeders. Well, it took until Saturday, April 15th for them to arrive! Just after breakfast I was at my sink and looked out at the window to see a Black-chinned Hummingbird male at the feeder. We were so excited. Then later in the afternoon my husband and I were outside working near the patio (where the second feeder is located) and we saw and heard the second male, as the two of them fought over that feeder. This is unusual for us because generally one male comes first and the next doesn't show up for a few days, so each has time to stake out their territory. But now the two of them are fighting for territory. It is very exciting.
This past week we also had the arrival of the Red-winged Blackbird and his mate. I first saw him on Thursday when he was at the seed feeder for almost ten minutes! I figured he must have just arrived and was really hungry. A little while later the female was at the feeder but she didn't stay as long. We woke up to his call this morning. It is so nice to hear. They didn't come here last year for some reason so we are very happy to have them again.
Stay tuned for more. . . .
A glimpse outside our windows of the birds visiting our humble Rancho Colibri ("hummingbird" in Spanish), located in the South Valley outside Albuquerque NM. We hope you enjoy reading these happenings. We'd like to hear your comments. Thanks.
