Hummingbird and Butterfly Gardening: Lil bit of 'hummin' while we're in New Mexico, 1 by Magpye

Magpye wrote:
We've come into town for a few more supplies .. but, still gotta go by the Library .. along with several other erands yet to run, while we're in town ...

So, wanted to stick you guys a few shots of the male and female Rufous Hummingbirds, to cast yer spyballs on! From what I read in the western Field Guide, these lil beauties are simply stoppin' by ...

The males appear as distinct 'coral red' in the Pinyon trees on our daughters' property ... But, my oh my, have they captured and thrill my ol heart. I'm on the verge of being able to get one lil female to perch on my fingers while quenchin' herself at the feeders ...

You guys, please try not to be too upset with me .. if you get no replies to any of your posts to this thread .. for another week or so, tho' ... We don't frequent town, since the nearest internet connection is a hour and a half away from where our daughter lives. (oh well, it makes a body appreciate things a bit more!!) .. hee hee ..

(huggerooners) to you all !!

- Magpye

... Pic #1 ... female Rufous Hummingbird