Looks like the hummers are preparing for some cold night temps coming up -
lots of action at our 3 feeders. I just got a very close and clear view of
a male FOS black-chinned hummingbird at our feeder. We were pretty sure we
saw a female the other day, but now we're more sure. They have really
Have been out of town a few days, but this morning I had a male black-chinned
hummer coming to my feeders, not a ‘regular’ yard bird for me at all at my home
near Horsetooth Mountain Park.
Also back, Orioles and BH Grosbeaks in my yard, among the numerous lazuli
buntings and other already
Hi all,
We had our first black-chinned hummingbird (male) at our feeder this
morning.
Previous FOY:
2014: April 27
2011: 5/7
2009: 5/3
(obviously we haven't been as diligent recording these guys!)
Bullock's orioles showed up on scheduleon 5/3 as did Lazuli bunting (5/3),
poorwills and barn
Just had a male black-chinned at my feeder. Seems like this is becoming a more
regular/annual event although in past years they have not stayed to breed in
the vicinity (although it appears they do about a mile away at a neighbors
place).
Black-headed grosbeak, bullocks oriole and lazuli
On this blustery day we just had a male black-chinned at our hummingbird
feeder. Don't have any records for 2012 or 2013, but in 2011 we noted a FOS
bird on May 7.
Stay warm!
Pat
Pat Joel Hayward
5400'
Masonville (west of Fort Collins)
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I didn't spot this one, but a friend of mine saw a Black-chinned
Hummingbird at Devil's Backbone Open Space in Loveland. Don't have
details of specifically where in the park.
I also was at Pineridge Natural Area (Dixon Reservoir) a couple days
ago and the male Black-chinned Hummingbird is still
I had a male black-chinned hummingbird at my feeder this afternoon. A new yard
bird, but on my expected list.
Also over the weekend, lazuli buntings have been common, with 3-4 birds
visiting the feeders at once. Among them was a nice Indigo x Lazuli hybrid, a
mostly blue bird (chest, head,
