Fourteen days ago, we were seeing 60 hummingbirds at the same time on the feeders. Today, we are seeing a total of five. Two species (Ruby-throated and Rufous) are native breeding hummingbirds in Mississippi, although other species also visit Mississippi. The annual migration time is adjusted slightly every year depending on the weather and storms. However, the last of the hummingbirds are usually gone by early November. Although most migrate to Central America and the northern portion of South America, there are hummingbirds that winter in the southern portions of North America, including Florida, and Texas.
Below is a little fellow who overnighted on the feeder. Hummingbirds slow their metabolism overnight. This little fellow was still in the “slow” mode when he was discovered on the feeder. Pictures were easily taken before he decided to fly.
Below: Clouds really do have a silver lining.
An article on “boomer skills no longer needed by the new generation” appeared on the internet this week. Three of the skills listed were ‘planning ahead, cooking, and sewing’. I beg to differ with the author of the article. Luckily, we still teach these skills to our grandchildren. Below, AMPD demonstrates her skill of cracking an egg (without shells in the mix) as she prepares her Daddy’s birthday cake.
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