The females must be finished with raising the brood. They are returning to the feeders.
The females are returning.
Another shot.
Awesome photos and news! ;-)
Thanks Becky.
Congratulations!
I hate to sound dumb, but is it a female because there is no ruby in the throat? Or do you have a different kind of Hummer there (than what I have here?)
Suzy
Your correct, females have no Ruby on their throats.
Gary
Oh, that's good to know. I still only have the two males. Do the babies show up, too?
Suzy
Remember that the first year males do *not* have the ruby throat. That will develope next year. Some of the ones you are seeing now will be this year's babies, and some of them may very well be males - who will probably return to your feeders next year.
Oh, okay, thanks. I've had them visit different flowers before, but this is my first year with feeders.
Suzy