[TN-Bird] Rufous Hummingbird Day 105

From: eyesew@xxxxxxxxx (Virginia Curtis)
To: tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 06:34:17 -0600
Willie made his fly-by visit to the feeder at 5:45 this morning and then
has been seven more times in the first 10 minutes.  None of the visits
enabled us to get a good view of his throat but from prior observations
we think the molt on the gorget is about complete.  Makes us wonder how
much longer he will stay here since the first signs of Spring were so
evident yesterday.  The Red-tailed Hawks mated and began carrying
nesting materials across the field at the end of our yard.  Two Eastern
Phoebes came into the yard and were promptly chased out by some
Dark-eyed Juncos.  And the little Song Sparrow sang a shortened
rendition this morning but he did it from the deck rail and not from
Willie's bush - guess he got the message yesterday.  But we still have
the Winter birds - White-throated Sparrows, Dark-eyed Juncos, Purple
Finches, and for the last few days, a Fox Sparrow.  This transition
period is a great time.

We're in that in-between time with Willie also.  We keep trying to
prepare for the emotional shock of his leaving and yet at the same time
we imagine what it would be like if he stayed until the Ruby-throats
arrive (last year it was April 5).  How do you think Willie would react
to another hummer being at HIS feeder?  Facts and feelings are so
incompatible when they focus on a little bird that has captivated your
life for 105 days.  

Tommy & Virginia Curtis
Smithville, TN
DeKalb County    

      

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