Hummingbirds

The red liquid is filled to the brim in the 6 bud feeder. Swirling and diving and flitting around it are 2 dozen or more ruby throated emerald hummingbirds. They empty the feeder in a matter of moments. As used to the presence of these delightful birds as we are, the sheer number of them this month is astounding. The drought has apparently caused them great hunger. We have urged two of our neighbors to also put up feeders and indeed our flock has lessened some, though not much. The are so beautiful with their emerald feathers shimmering in the bright summer sun. They are so tiny, some of them, they appear to be miniature even for their species. My desire is they come back in droves year after year.