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RainCaster

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2. I have hummers that stay all Winter

Reply to Ponietz (Original post)

Sat Apr 4, 2026, 12:21 AM

Apr 4

The ones that stay year round are called "Anna's", and they have green backs. The ones that migrate through in spring have an orange - brown back and they're called "Rufous". Tough little birds, they migrate from SoCal/Mexico to Alaska.

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The hummingbirds are back! [View all] Ponietz Apr 3 OP

The first time I saw a hummingbird, it scared me. wnylib Apr 3 #1

I have hummers that stay all Winter RainCaster Apr 4 #2

yay. i love hummers. AllaN01Bear Apr 4 #3

My feeders have been up a week mnhtnbb Apr 4 #4

Thanks for the reminder to get my feeder up. 10 Turtle Day Apr 4 #5

The hummers' schedule is a little later... GiqueCee Apr 4 #6

yayyyyyyy! I thought I saw a hummer the other day, though very early. niyad Apr 4 #7