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Post by Joe M on Dec 26, 2010 19:12:13 GMT -5
A Christmas surprise! Immature Male Rufous at one of my feeders at about 9 am. Harassed by the Ruby-throated's but managed to feed several times during the day. He is out numbered about 9 to 1, so I have suspicions that he may look for friendlier backyards. Hope he stays around for the next few weeks and allows Fred Bassett to band him in mid-january. Joe M. Attachments:
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Post by astinius on Dec 29, 2010 16:46:32 GMT -5
I saw a dark colored one yesterday 12/28/10. I refilled my feeder with juice and this morning it came back. I think there are more but not sure how many. Will keep looking.
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Post by astinius on Dec 29, 2010 16:50:24 GMT -5
I forgot to say where I am. Bloomingdale in Valrico.
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Post by Joe M on Feb 22, 2011 10:33:04 GMT -5
Almost two months later he is still here but I'm sure he won't be for long. Joe M. Lakeland Attachments:
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Post by Joe M on Mar 18, 2011 10:08:07 GMT -5
Follow up on the Rufous. Here is still here and working to complete his molt. Gorget is pretty unsightly! Joe M. Lakeland Attachments:
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Post by Joe M on Mar 19, 2011 16:06:49 GMT -5
Another, slightly better photo! Joe M. Lakeland Attachments:
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Post by Joe M on Mar 19, 2011 16:28:53 GMT -5
Another try at attaching a photo! Having problems with sending photos and don't know why? Joe M. Lakeland Attachments:
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Post by Joe M on Mar 27, 2011 7:11:23 GMT -5
A week later and he is still here! Note how his gorget has progressed in 7 days. Joe M. Lakeland Attachments:
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Post by floridagardener on Mar 27, 2011 11:52:21 GMT -5
What a handsome male! Lucky you! Glad to hear yours is still hanging around! I'm still seeing at least 3, but they are RTH, not other hummer species. Though not sure if they are the ones banded this winter or new birds. But I hope they stick around all year like they seemed to do last year. ;-)
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Post by Joe M on Mar 28, 2011 16:50:15 GMT -5
Hope everyone has a Rufous next winter! Spectacular bird and I have seen him transform himself from juvenile to a adult plumage. Great experience! Good Humming Birding Joe M Lakeland Attachments:
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Post by floridagardener on Mar 30, 2011 23:11:33 GMT -5
He's one handsome little fella! Lucky you! ;D
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Post by Joe M on Apr 2, 2011 17:42:38 GMT -5
Can all you 'eagle eyes' spot him? Joe M. Lakeland Attachments:
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Post by hummingbird231 on Apr 5, 2011 8:01:27 GMT -5
It took me a second but I see him. Good shot! Where can I get that plant? Is it Aloe? i see it in a yard on my way to work, but never had the courage to knock on the door and beg for a cutting or a plant.
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