The first hummingbird and white-throated sparrows have arrived.

Our first ruby throated hummer arrived yesterday to stake out his territory. We only saw him briefly then, and have only seen him a couple of times when he flew to the front feeder to sup on some sugar water, today. In the past, the first male has buzzed us as we gardened to let us know that he had arrived. This male is not as communicative yet!

After the hummingbird flew off, I turned my attention to a white-throated sparrow (white-striped variety) with bright yellow lores (tiny feathers between his beak and his eye.) What a beautiful bird! I love the rich brown coloration of the wing feathers.