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  1. Kildale

    Kildale Nature's Window

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    The male hummer sits on this twig everyday. Took this one two days ago, the others were in Dec.

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    Kildale, Jan 11, 2018
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Obviously he thinks the twig was put out just for him. Where you've placed it makes for some great shots of him.
     
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    Lovely hummer
     
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    carolyn Strong Ash

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    do they not migrate south for the winter? or is he a lingerer?
     
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    They stay here. I have had them around throughout the year for many years now. The attached pictures with 2 hummingbirds, was one I took in January 5 years ago.
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    carolyn Strong Ash

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    that is crazy interesting. I have never heard of hummers where there s snow. I thought they ALL went south for the Winter.
     
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    This picture was taken in December 2016.
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