Anna's Hummingbird, Longmont

[Bill Schmoker]

Folks- I was awakened from a light afternoon backyard siesta yesterday by hummingbird chip notes.  Without bins, camera, or glasses all I could ascertain was that the bird appeared to lack warm flank coloration and seemed to be short billed.  I retrieved my optics and got pics of what proved to be an immature female Anna's Hummingbird at ca. 16:30  (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9047968@N02). Despite surveilling my agastache flowers and hummingbird feeder until sunset the bird was not re-seen yesterday.  However, one last glance before I left for work this morning at quarter-to-eight rewarded me with a look at the hummer hanging out on a perch above the hummingbird-friendly flowers.

Hummingbird fans are welcome- head over to 3381 Larkspur Dr. in Longmont.  Please don't block any driveways- you can park on the inside of the loop cul-de-sac or down the block a bit.  The gate (left of the garage as you walk up the driveway) is open- I'd suggest a slow approach past the veggie garden as the flowers it likes and feeder will be at the end of the path on your left.  Feel free to grab a seat up on the patio or even better, try the hammock chair where I was snoozing when Ms. Anna first woke me up.

If you do visit please email me when you were there and the results of your attempt.

Good luck, & Best- Bill Schmoker, Longmont

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[Scott Severs]

The bird was still present today 10/8 at 0821 hrs. Listen for the junco-like chip note. Approach carefully through gate as the path is between the seating area and the Agastache mint it frequents.  Amazing find - thanks Bill! 

Scott Severs

Longmont