I don't remember if the ratios are normal. Black-chinned numbers have surged significantly, and Lucifers are almost non-existent. I saw only 3 or 4 today, but admittedly, I didn't sit and watch. Too busy watering and sorting through butterflies. The reason for so few Lucifers, I'm sure, is because there's good stuff blooming out on the mountains. Otherwise, they'd probably outnumber the Black-chinneds. Not worried. They'll descend on the feeders soon enough.
Lyside Sulphurs and American Snouts are literally swarming the beebrush and soapberry blooms.
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Lyside Sulphur on Western Soapberry |
Grapes are ripe but I'm just going to let the birds have them. There's just so far I can push myself.
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