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July 15, 2009

One to One

Above: I finally mixed my sugar to water as a 1:1 ratio. As in, I dissolved 1 cup of sugar in 1 cup of boiling water. I used use 1 part sugar to 3 parts water. Or even 1:4 (gasp).

This is why I never had the full-on dog-fights over my feeders, but I finally clued in and now, it's standing room only at the feeders. Dangerous to go outside, even. I was so excited today when I saw the first Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorous rufus) on my feeder. I grabbed my camera and snapped a few pics, only to realize that my Rufous Hummingbird was actually just a female Broad-tailed Hummingbird (Selasphorus platycercus platycercus).

Above: I shot this flower at Jeanelle's. No clue what it is.

Above: Female Broad-tailed Hummingbird (Selasphorus platycercus platycercus) on Wendy's feeder.

Above: Male Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorous rufus) on Wendy's feeder.

Above: Male Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorous rufus) on Wendy's feeder.

Above: Male Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorous rufus) on Wendy's feeder.

Posted by Rob Kiser on July 15, 2009 at 11:05 PM

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