Female Magnificent Hummingbird, Boulder, 11/11

[Adam Jack]

COBirders,

I was getting ready to stop daily updates on our magnificent vagrant since she has enough on her plate without celebrity status. (I expected only to post once, maybe twice, but not for two weeks.) That said, this freezing weather has come in so fast/hard (from 50+ down to 20s then below freezing in just hours) that no doubt some are curious/concerned about her well being...

I've been out all morning, and I did not see her as usual this morning. My wife just reported that the Mag visited the feeder (the one kept defrosted by Steve Bouricious' red heat lamp.) As such, she made it through the 5ºF temperatures of last night. Hardy little bird.

She came all yesterday and looked as healthy as ever. When I've observed her in the coldest temperatures I'm amazed to see how unaffected she appears. She is more plumped up than ever, but looking/acting robust and healthy. Hopefully she survives this storm and gets the message to move on. Time will tell.

regards

Adam
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Adam R. B. Jack

Coal Creek Canyon
http://www.neukadye.com

[Janis Robinson]

Thanks, Adam, for sharing the Magnificent Hummer with all of us. It was a big treat for me since I also live in Coal Creek Canyon. I've enjoyed hearing the updates, including the banding expedition!!

Janis Robinson
Coal Creek Canyon