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Thursday, August 25, 2022

Alpine Allen's Hummingbird

For several weeks now there has been a male Allen's Hummingbird at our home here in Alpine. That's not unusual for this time of year. Have even had them stay the winter on occasion (at the oasis, as well). 


I'm surprised how many birders need that species for their life list, or Texas list, or county list. So it's been fun having them come by and see and photograph the bird. Yesterday, Mike Williams got a great photo of it that he generously allowed me to share here. Thanks, Mike!



Although the Allen's is very similar to a Rufous, it has a much smaller range, basically just along the west coast of North America. So always a nice bird to have. I hope it hangs around all winter. That makes being stuck in town so much not as unpleasant.


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