Every winter now for about 4 years we've had a pair of
Anna's hummingbirds come to the feeder...
This is a labour of love keeping these little things going through
our harshest months. Last year during a cold snap in January, the
female disappeared and I think she froze to death.
I'm glad the male found a new mate...if it's indeed the same male...
When the Rufus hummingbirds come back in the spring, they chase these
guys away. I'm not sure where they go but they must find
an alternate food source because they always come back
after the Rufus' leave...
Another odd thing is that even within it's own kind, the male
Anna's is always chasing the female off. Maybe he wants to see how tough
she is. So today was something to see them BOTH feeding at the same time...
So stay warm little birds and I'll keep your sugar water full and thawed
as long as you need it...
