Wed 13 Jun 2007
Yesterday I discovered a Ruby-throat just starting to build a nest. By this morning she had it about half finished. I’ve had the telescope set on the spot and it’s been fascinating to watch her hard at work on it. Also this morning we’ve had an Acadian Flycatcher and a Kentucky Warbler calling from behind the house. We live on the south side of Anna Page Park, which is an underbirded spot as far as we can tell. WE don’t even get out into the park itself very often and we live right here. Interestingly, there are aparently almost no cicadas in these woods. We’ve heard exactly ONE! So if you are tired of being deafened in other parks, come try Anna Page!
Barbara
July 23rd, 2007 at 4:16 pm
I thought only the male ruby-throated hummingbird built the nest?
July 23rd, 2007 at 9:05 pm
Tina,
Just the opposite. Only females build the nest and raise the young.