Gone but not forgotten

Waterwise Garden. Springfield, Mo.

Ruby Throated Hummingbird

first sighting of a male ruby throated hummingbird in about 3 years !

Ambler, Pa.

Backyard garden. Springfield, Mo.

• Archilochus colubris

A backyard visitor,

Small, fast-flying bird known for its shimmering green feathers and, in males, a brilliant red throat patch called a gorget. (The gorget can appear dark depending on where the sun's angle hits the feathers.)

Thanks so much for the visit!

Backyard birds. Springfield, Mo.

Even the hummingbirds love the rain today. First rain in a very long time here. Isle Lake Alberta

Ambler, Pa.

Ambler, Pa.

Heading in for some food

These guys sure like Pentas. Backyard birds. Springfield, Mo.

Ambler, Pa.

Male Ruby Throated Hummingbird landing on the feeder.

Backyard birds. Springfield, Mo.

Finally got one to swing!

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