Hummingbirds gone

Photo by BarrytheBirder

The last two Ruby-Throated Hummingsbirds (females) have left our backyard and I presume headed south to Miami Beach and other warm destinations.   The September 22nd departure was a full 9 days longer than last year.   I hate to see them leave but I wish them well.   As always, they were a highlight of the summer.
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BtheB 

Philadelphia Vireo ~ Bird # 426?

Photo by BarrytheBirder

While sitting in the garden yesterday watching a number of hummingbirds chasing each other about, my cat, which wears a harness and a short leash, drew my attention to the Philadelphia Vireo pictured above.   I immediately thought this was a life bird for me, as I couldn't remember seeing one before.   After I took the picture above, I went inside to check my life list.   Darned if I hadn't already listed one six years ago.   Oh well, I still enjoyed the bird, which was continuously flitting from branch to branch to avoid my camera lens.   Bird Number 426 will have to wait for another day.

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BtheB