It's Our Nature to Know

The Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute Blog

Tiny Wonder

Rufous hummingbirds were plentiful at my in laws rural property this summer(2016). These tiny birds are migrators, only giving us a short window through spring and summer during breeding season to enjoy them. Near summers end I was able to capture this young bird enjoying the nectar of the bee balm in their garden. After watching them for a few days, I learned how extremely territorial these tiny birds are. There was also a family of ruby throated hummingbirds cause a constant continuous battle over feeders and flowers.

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