March 26, 2009
March 16th came and went with no sign of my anxiously awaited hummingbird sighting. I was disappointed but not surprised as I felt it was unusual that I had spotted them on the same date the last two years. Still I was very hopeful that it would be soon. It was not until today, March 26th, that the first male hummer was spotted at the Shrimp plant, busily visiting each flower. It was two more days before the first female was spotted but then my enjoyment was complete with two more females joining the group, as well as another male. Soon the hummers kept me busy replenishing the nectar and watching the antics.
They kept me entertained longer this year as they stayed until September 12th before they began their long journey south. I was beginning to wonder if a couple were going to winter over with me. They seem to be reluctant to leave, it's possible they were late births and needed a few more days to mature.
I have cleaned and put away my feeders until next year where I will begin to wish for them as March approaches and I look forward to recording their arrival.
