Here is a white eared hummingbird, which is rare in the United States. We've seen him two summers in a row at Miller Canyon in the Huachucas. To get to the hummingbird station at Beatty's Orchard (in Miller Canyon) you take a small hike up the canyon, across a stream, and up the hill where they have set up a small viewing tent. They have nine feeders hanging amongst the trees. So you just sit and watch as literally a hundred or more hummers fly around you. At times some will be less than three feet away from you. There are picnic tables at the trailhead, so take a lunch and have a great day.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
white eared hummingbird
Here is a white eared hummingbird, which is rare in the United States. We've seen him two summers in a row at Miller Canyon in the Huachucas. To get to the hummingbird station at Beatty's Orchard (in Miller Canyon) you take a small hike up the canyon, across a stream, and up the hill where they have set up a small viewing tent. They have nine feeders hanging amongst the trees. So you just sit and watch as literally a hundred or more hummers fly around you. At times some will be less than three feet away from you. There are picnic tables at the trailhead, so take a lunch and have a great day.
Found your site while researching these illusive hummers. Really enjoy your journal-style notes and great images.
ReplyDeleteYour readers might be interested in some more information about the White-Eared Hummingbird at http://namethathummingbird.com/white-eared-hummingbird.
Thanks for sharing your sightings with the rest of us!