Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus)
A beautiful Hummingbird (aren't
they all though!), this male Rufous was in just the right
spot for the light to reflect as a bright red patch on his
chest. At a glance, you might have mistaken him for a Ruby
-throated, but as soon as you see his brown sides, there is
no mistaking him! There are two species of hummingbirds
that come to the feeder. We know that a third species
(Calliope) are in the area, but we haven't been able to
see/photo one yet!
This male puts on quite a flight
display when he's trying to impress the females! A lot of
people enjoy sitting on the veranda of the cabin where they
enjoy the free show!