[birdky] late summer at Dot

For our tiny corner of the world, this summer has been the richest ever for 
hummingbirds. In previous years, a feeder refill would last a week or so and 
would often need changing before it was all gone. Lately, the hummies have been 
drinking a 2 cup feeder dry every day, with as many as 8 feeding at one time. I 
don't know whether our local hummingbirds had excellent breeding success or we 
have an influx of late summer wanderers or both. 
    Blue-gray Gnatcatchers have been a common sight in the yard all summer. 
Used to just see them in spring and fall. 
    Cliff Swallows have been prominent here for maybe the past 2 weeks along 
with the continued presence of Barn & Tree Swallows. We are surrounded by 
swallows on our afternoon walks. Not many Purple Martins right around here as 
of now, and I haven't seen but a few martins all summer.
Frank Lyne frank@xxxxxxxxxxx near Dot in Logan County

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