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Birders

Walleye

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5. So did I. And I poured cold water over them a couple of times too

Reply to Donkees (Reply #4)

Tue Sep 5, 2023, 04:53 PM

Sep 2023

I thought the adult male ruby-throat had gone. But I just saw him a minute ago,so they haven’t taken off yet. The feeders on the windowsill are in the shade in the afternoon so that helps

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Hummingbird today, catching insects I think? [View all] Walleye Sep 2023 OP

Or possibly a fungal issue on its beak? flying_wahini Sep 2023 #1

Great shot, Walleye! Diamond_Dog Sep 2023 #2

Thanks Walleye Sep 2023 #3

They also pant in this sweltering heat. I had to change the feeders twice today. Donkees Sep 2023 #4

So did I. And I poured cold water over them a couple of times too Walleye Sep 2023 #5

It seems our male with the largest gorget moved on several days ago ... Donkees Sep 2023 #6