I watched a female Rufous Hummingbird feeding from our bird feeders here
in Tacoma late this morning. It prompted me to put out a fresh batch of food.

Over the last month or so I have been seeing a female Rufous and an
immature male Rufous in North Tacoma. I haven't seen the immature male in
a while though...

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>Hi Tweeters,
>
>I've had several Anna's hummingbirds, and maybe a female Rufous, at my
>feeders for a couple of months. I was gone July 8-18, left two full
>feeders, 8 oz. each. I came home to one feeder empty and one almost
>untouched. I cleaned and refilled both, but haven't seen a hummingbird
>since. Is it time for them to be leaving coastal Washington? If not, I
>have another mystery on my hands re. what happened while I was on vacation!
>
>Marlene Penry
>Ocean Shores, WA
>mailto:mapste at coastaccess.com
>