In the neighborhood

17Aug07

August 17, 2007: Haven’t made a post for a while as things in the yard have settled into a routine. I see the mother Anna’s — her call is distinct after listening to it these last months – and the young Anido, whose feathers under his chin are growing red. (This photo is of Anido.) Besides the feeder there are four flowers in bloom they are feeding on now. I see one of them at least every other day. They are a little harder to photograph now, because they have a lot of dining choices and aren’t tethered to the nest. And,well, they are hummingbirds, so they are whip-fast when they want to be.

P.S. A flicker was in the yard today, which after hummingbird-watching was like seeing a 747 next to the Wright Flyer.

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