We've noticed a big drop in overall hummingbird activity in the last week, although there are still a number of Rufous in the vicinity. At this point in the season in past years, many of the males are leaving the lowlands presumably to begin migrating south. Birds nesting at higher elevations are on a later schedule. I expect a burst of immatures at the feeders in the next week or so.

On another topic, we saw our first brood of California Quail chicks with parents in the yard today. One of about five pairs nesting around the house and yard.

Bob

----- Original Message -----
From: JERRY D AND MARCENE D'ADDIO
To: tweeters
Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 10:40 AM
Subject: [Tweeters] Re: Hummers gone:


We haven't spotted Rufous Hummers at our Redmond feeder for several days, nor have we seen an Anna's. Sorry, SEVERAL is not quantitative data.

Rufous Hummers were seen in the parking lot at Big Four Ice Caves on Friday June 5 afternoon. Also, seen were Black-Headed Grosbeak, Western Tanagers - 3 males acting very territorial, Yellow Warbler, Steller Jay and a Tree Swallow in a tree cavity.

I did see a male Rufous at Marymoor Park, Redmond, WA on Saturday 6 around 11:30am.
"Fitz-bew" heard, while staring at the hummer. My bird spotting/detecting skills need some work. I heard a bird singing in trees but could never get my eyes on it. The song had 4 distinct different phrases. I don't recall hearing that song before. The phrases were short. Two were sort of buzzy, then a trill, followed by a sharp tick.

Marcy D'Addio
Redmond, WA


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