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May 3, 2020
Rufous Hummingbird Update
Ruffles, the rare Rufous Hummingbird, high-tailed to parts unknown on April 4 after being a houseguest at a heated feeder near the Celery Farm for more than five months.
Images of the female hummer were sent to the state records committee, who said it was indeed a Rufous and not a nearly identical species known as an Allen's.
A huge thank you to Ruffles' gracious hosts, Bob and Lisa Safier. (Outstanding job!)
More on Rufous Hummingbirds here.
2 comments
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farewell, small friend! may the force be with you! extra-special thanks to Bob and Lisa for looking out for this little one for so long. what a wonderful bird. 🙂
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GREAT photos. Especially the second one. Those little buggers can be hard to get a good shot of.






2 comments
julie
farewell, small friend! may the force be with you! extra-special thanks to Bob and Lisa for looking out for this little one for so long. what a wonderful bird. 🙂
John Pastore
GREAT photos. Especially the second one. Those little buggers can be hard to get a good shot of.