Late this afternoon, 26 October 2020, I was lucky enough to see the tiny Anna's Hummingbird that dozens of people have already seen recently. This was the first time I had ever seen this species. They are rarely seen here and, of course, October is so late in the year for any Hummingbird to have still not migrated.

I was telling a good friend last night that I had wondered if the bird had flown to a new location, as the latest ebird report had placed the location in a different area. Made me wonder if there might be two different birds. What a surprise I had when I checked my email late this afternoon and found that my friend had very kindly sent me the address. I don't have a smart phone and don't have WhatsApp. This App gives immediate sightings and addresses/locations, so dozens of birders have been streaming to the address for the Hummingbird, not to mention all the other rare or uncommon birds that people have seen in the last few months. I don't like to ask people if they would be willing to let me know where something is seen. There is so much competition among some bird photographers and I never know who might not like being asked.

Anyway, I got myself ready and headed out to see if the little Hummer had already left the location. Yesterday's windchill temperature in the city was -26C. Today was quite a lot warmer, and I thought the bird might have now started her long journey for the winter. I was so happy to see her, though I would much rather that she had migrated, for her own little sake. She flew to the feeder maybe three times. My battery died when she came for a second visit, but she did return after a while and hid deep within a bush. The light was fading fast and it was too dark to get decent shots, but what a treat to even see this sweet little bird. The home owner came out to chat and was so welcoming and helpful.

Later: I have just been reading on the Birds Calgary website about an Anna's Hummingbird that was observed in Hinton. Alberta, from October 29th 2016 to November 23rd by Vicky Parker, Beth McCallum & Linda Morgan. The hummingbird was eventually caught and transferred to a rehab facility. It was transported back to southern British Columbia and released.

A few thoughts about whether feeders should stay up or not:

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Late this afternoon, 26 October 2020, I was lucky enough to see the tiny Anna's Hummingbird that dozens of people have already seen recently. This was the first time I had ever seen this species. They are rarely seen here and, of course, October is so late in the year for any Hummingbird to have still not migrated.

I was telling a good friend last night that I had wondered if the bird had flown to a new location, as the latest ebird report had placed the location in a different area. Made me wonder if there might be two different birds. What a surprise I had when I checked my email late this afternoon and found that my friend had very kindly sent me the address. I don't have a smart phone and don't have WhatsApp. This App gives immediate sightings and addresses/locations, so dozens of birders have been streaming to the address for the Hummingbird, not to mention all the other rare or uncommon birds that people have seen in the last few months. I don't like to ask people if they would be willing to let me know where something is seen. There is so much competition among bird photographers and I never know who might not like being asked.

Anyway, I got myself ready and headed out to see if the little Hummer had already left the location. Yesterday's windchill temperature in the city was -26C. Today was quite a lot warmer, and I thought the bird might have now started her long journey for the winter. I was so happy to see her, though I would much rather that she had migrated, for her own little sake. She flew to the feeder maybe three times. My battery died when she came for a second visit, but she did return after a while and hid deep within a bush. The light was fading fast and it was too dark to get decent shots, but what a treat to even see this sweet little bird. The home owner came out to chat and was so welcoming and helpful.

Later: I have just been reading on the Birds Calgary website about an Anna's Hummingbird that was observed in Hinton. Alberta, from October 29th 2016 to November 23rd by Vicky Parker, Beth McCallum & Linda Morgan. The hummingbird was eventually caught and transferred to a rehab facility. It was transported back to southern British Columbia and released.

A few thoughts about whether feeders should stay up or be taken down:

groups.io/g/Albertabird/topic/77142825?p=,,,20,0,0,0::rec...

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It took me several minutes to find this tiny bird deep within the very tangled branches of a small bush, and in very low light. So glad I did find her, though she was little more than a black silhouette.

Late afternoon/early evening on 26 October 2020, I was lucky enough to see the tiny Anna's Hummingbird that dozens of people have already seen recently. This was the first time I had ever seen this species. They are rarely seen here and, of course, October is so late in the year for any Hummingbird to have still not migrated.

I was telling a good friend the night before that I had wondered if the bird had flown to a new location, as the latest ebird report had placed the location in a different area. Made me wonder if there might be two different birds, though unlikely. What a surprise I had when I checked my email late the following afternoon and found that my friend had very kindly sent me the address. I don't have a smart phone and don't have WhatsApp. This App gives immediate sightings and addresses/locations, so dozens of birders have been streaming to the address for the Hummingbird, not to mention all the other rare or uncommon birds that people have seen in the last few months. I don't like to ask people if they would be willing to let me know where something is seen. There is so much competition among some bird photographers and I never know who might not like being asked.

Anyway, I got myself ready and headed out to see if the little Hummer had already left the location. The day before, the windchill temperature in the city was -26C! The day I went was quite a lot warmer, and I thought the bird might have now started her long journey for the winter. I was so happy to see her, though I would much rather that she had migrated, for her own little sake. She flew to the feeder maybe three times. My battery died when she came for a second visit, but she did return after a while and hid deep within a bush. The light was fading fast and it was too dark to get decent shots, but what a treat to even see this sweet little bird. The home owner came out to chat a few times and was so welcoming and helpful.

Later: I was reading on the Birds Calgary website about an Anna's Hummingbird that was observed in Hinton. Alberta, from October 29th 2016 to November 23rd. The hummingbird was eventually caught and transferred to a rehab facility. It was transported back to southern British Columbia and released.

A few thoughts about whether feeders should stay up or not:

groups.io/g/Albertabird/topic/77142825?p=,,,20,0,0,0::rec...

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Late afternoon/early evening on 26 October 2020, I was lucky enough to see the tiny Anna's Hummingbird that dozens of people have already seen recently. This was the first time I had ever seen this species. They are rarely seen here and, of course, October is so late in the year for any Hummingbird to have still not migrated.

I was telling a good friend the night before that I had wondered if the bird had flown to a new location, as the latest ebird report had placed the location in a different area. Made me wonder if there might be two different birds, though unlikely. What a surprise I had when I checked my email late the following afternoon and found that my friend had very kindly sent me the address. I don't have a smart phone and don't have WhatsApp. This App gives immediate sightings and addresses/locations, so dozens of birders have been streaming to the address for the Hummingbird, not to mention all the other rare or uncommon birds that people have seen in the last few months. I don't like to ask people if they would be willing to let me know where something is seen. There is so much competition among some bird photographers and I never know who might not like being asked.

Anyway, I got myself ready and headed out to see if the little Hummer had already left the location. The day before, the windchill temperature in the city was -26C! The day I went was quite a lot warmer, and I thought the bird might have now started her long journey for the winter. I was so happy to see her, though I would much rather that she had migrated, for her own little sake. She flew to the feeder maybe three times. My battery died when she came for a second visit, but she did return after a while and hid deep within a bush. The light was fading fast and it was too dark to get decent shots, but what a treat to even see this sweet little bird. The home owner came out to chat a few times and was so welcoming and helpful.

Later: I was reading on the Birds Calgary website about an Anna's Hummingbird that was observed in Hinton. Alberta, from October 29th 2016 to November 23rd. The hummingbird was eventually caught and transferred to a rehab facility. It was transported back to southern British Columbia and released.

A few thoughts about whether feeders should stay up or not:

groups.io/g/Albertabird/topic/77142825?p=,,,20,0,0,0::rec...

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Saturday, 31 October 2020: our temperature at 10:30 am is PLUS 2C, (windchill -2C)! Sunrise is at 8:28 am and sunset is at 6:10 pm. A mix of sun and cloud this morning.

Happy, safe Halloween, everyone! I suspect that this year, Halloween will be rather different. When I was driving down my street yesterday, I saw practically no pumpkins or spooky decorations in gardens. At least the weather is reasonable today for any children and their parents who are going out Trick-or-treating.

Late afternoon/early evening on 26 October 2020, I was lucky enough to see the tiny Anna's Hummingbird that dozens of people have already seen recently. This was the first time I had ever seen this species. They are rarely seen here and, of course, October is so late in the year for any Hummingbird to have still not migrated.

I was telling a good friend the night before that I had wondered if the bird had flown to a new location, as the latest ebird report had placed the location in a different area. Made me wonder if there might be two different birds, though unlikely. What a surprise I had when I checked my email late the following afternoon and found that my friend had very kindly sent me the address. I don't have a smart phone and don't have WhatsApp. This App gives immediate sightings and addresses/locations, so dozens of birders have been streaming to the address for the Hummingbird, not to mention all the other rare or uncommon birds that people have seen in the last few months. I don't like to ask people if they would be willing to let me know where something is seen. There is so much competition among some bird photographers and I never know who might not like being asked.

Anyway, I got myself ready and headed out to see if the little Hummer had already left the location. The day before, the windchill temperature in the city was -26C! The day I went was quite a lot warmer, and I thought the bird might have now started her long journey for the winter. I was so happy to see her, though I would much rather that she had migrated, for her own little sake. She flew to the feeder maybe three times. My battery died when she came for a second visit, but she did return after a while and hid deep within a bush. The light was fading fast and it was too dark to get decent shots, but what a treat to even see this sweet little bird. The home owner came out to chat a few times and was so welcoming and helpful.

Later: I was reading on the Birds Calgary website about an Anna's Hummingbird that was observed in Hinton. Alberta, from October 29th 2016 to November 23rd. The hummingbird was eventually caught and transferred to a rehab facility. It was transported back to southern British Columbia and released.

A few thoughts about whether feeders should stay up or not:

groups.io/g/Albertabird/topic/77142825?p=,,,20,0,0,0::rec...

Tags:   Calgary Alberta Canada private residence nature wildlife avian ornithology bird Hummingbird Anna's Hummingbird Calypte anna female perched feeder feeding side view outdoor should have migrated fall autumn 26 October 2020 Canon SX60 Canon SX60 Powershot annkelliott Anne Elliott © Anne Elliott 2020 © All Rights Reserved

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