I heard a foy Rufous male yesterday. He was quite visible today guarding the
feeder. My first Tree Swallow was spotted on Feb 18th but he moved on. No
more until yesterday when a couple was spotted on the wire above the nest box,
possibly the pair that nest there every year.
I reported Calif Towhees on the GBBC in February and was asked for more detail.
Then, Matt Hunter contacted me. I didn't know they were anything special
since I was so used to them in my yard in So Cal. Apparently, this is the
northern edge of their range. I think they've been here all three years I've
lived here (?) There is one pair I see/hear on a daily basis and 2 or 3 others
that pop in and out of the yard as well.
Barbara Anderson
From: Stacy Burleigh <stacymb13@xxxxxxxxx>
To: UmpquaBirdList <umpquabirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2017 9:43 PM
Subject: [Umpqua Birds] Rufous Hummer
I saw my first of the year Rufous hummingbird today, a male. I heard his high
-pitched flight buzz within the trees near a path between my upper and lower
property then as I return to the house he flew to the feeder!!!Made my day, I'm
definitely ready to see less snow and more birds!
StacyMelrose1130'
