Seward, Alaska
I
spotted a flashy male Rufous Hummingbird this
afternoon at the beach at Lowell Point State Recreation Site, sitting at the
very tip of a small spruce tree, checking out the scene. Weighing less
than a nickel, this tiny wonder recently flew 2000 miles or more, following the
Pacific coast from wintering sites in southeastern US, Mexico, and Central
America.
Later, a female Rufous Hummingbird found my waiting feeder in
town. Yay!
If
you enjoy watching hummingbirds closer that the tops of trees, buy a feeder
from one of Seward’s local suppliers. Boil 4 cups of water and add one cup of
granulated white sugar, stir to dissolve, and let cool. There is no need to add
red food coloring which may cause health issues. The feeders are usually red
and that will attract the hummers. Fill the clean feeder and watch for some
action! Be sure to clean the feeder regularly and refill with fresh sugar
water, especially if we get warm weather. Cloudy sugar water and black
fungus are also not healthy for hummers.
Happy Spring!
Carol Griswold
Seward Sporadic Bird Report
Reporter
(also published in Seward City News online)
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