I made a mental note last year that the hummingbird arrival date should be about the middle of April. I would peg it to sis-in-law’s birthday and tax day. Easy. Having just signed our tax forms before the deadline, I knew the time would soon be here. Meanwhile, the regular birds were still feasting on seeds just beyond my computer screen. Yesterday, when daylight was fading fast, I caught movement above the seed dispenser. There was no time to focus on it before it disappeared. I convinced myself the movement included a bit of hover. Maybe a hummingbird came three days early, looking where its feeder was last year.
I’m not sure I believed the hummingbird was here yesterday, but I acted like I did. I boiled sugar water in the microwave before we went walking this morning. There wouldn’t be many birds yet, so I did only one cup. After breakfast I put the two hummingbird feeders out, one near the back porch and the other on my deck. If the birds were coming, they would find a feast prepared for them. Around noon a bird lit on the feeder, a male flashing his ruby neck. For once, the toy camera was not in my pocket. It was across the room. I began reading blog posts with the camera now on the desk by my hand. Reward! He came back for another round of drinks, making his way to each of the four flower tubes. The males arrive before the females, and this one could be heading further north.
Mehrling Muse 
How beautiful!!
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Love hummingbirds!
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Great shot! I love those little birds so much.
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How nice that you were ready for your feathered friends. Great shot!
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He’s beautiful isn’t he. Obviously knows the best hotel in town.
xxx Hugs Galore xxx
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Mr. Hummer came for brunch or lunner. I suspect he is on his way north.
xxx huge hummingbird hugs zzz
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Wow, I’m amazed that you have hummingbirds in April. I don’t think that I usually see them around here until about July.
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The birds coming through now might be yours. Give ’em time.
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That’s it! I’m putting a feeder out!
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I’ve never tried hummingbird feeders (I have 4 other ones) but maybe this year. They come to visit the geraniums in our window box every year.
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I’ll bet they’d come to a feeder, since you have them already. Dollar Tree had the feeders for $1 a few weeks ago. Boil 1 cup of water and 1/4 cup sugar and let it cool. You don’t need anything fancy or expensive.
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I will try this summer. I think it’s early in our area. Not much blooming.
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That is so cool! what is your sugar to water ratio for your feeder?
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Your hummingbird arrived so quickly. I’ve just filled our feeder, we shall see!
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The hovering Hummer took me by surprise.
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