A Traveler

He showed up at lunch today. Gulping down the syrup as if this male had traveled long distances, which he certainly has. The very first of the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds (Archilochus colubris) to arrive at my feeders.

Now dinner has come and gone. There was a female traveler who came to the feeder while we were eating. And then a male. The same one? A new one? No telling. Two or three of these little birds have arrived today. Absolutely welcome. Let the hummingbird circus begin.

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Brenda Clements Jones

Brenda is a certified Virginia Master Naturalist, a Habitat Defender for Shenandoah National Park, and a devoted fan of Mother Nature. She lives in a cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Shenandoah National Park, and hikes up to the higher elevations of her mountain often to see what nature is up to. Her constant hiking companion is a camera that captures nature as it unfolds through the seasons. It’s her goal to share the natural world around her through her photographs.

4 thoughts on “A Traveler”

    1. Hi Joanne! Such fun to have these little feathered creatures arrive! I wish they’d wear name tags. That way I’d know if those I’m seeing are just passing through or are establishing residency for the summer! In any event, it is such a delight to see them again.

      Thank you for continuing to read my posts. And I love to hear from you!
      Bren

    1. Aw, thanks bunches Sue! They are such a delight to have around — the little clowns!

      So very glad that you are reading my posts and delighted to hear from you!

      Many hugs!
      Bren

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