My title was inspired by this xkcd comic strip (not suitable for anyone likely to be offended by toilet words) and Ruby Murray who had seven top-ten hits in the UK in the 50's. It's about hummingbirds (obviously).
On Friday, Exile #4 told me when I got home from work that she had seen an adult male ruby-throated hummingbird (they have a ruby coloured throat!) at the feeder. A few minutes later I saw it. A few minutes after that I fetched the camera. I didn't see it again.
On Sunday, there were at least three hummingbirds visiting the feeder. I had my camera at the ready but there no sign of an adult male once again - maybe they're shy. I did get these nice pictures though, so that's OK.
Have I ever mentioned my love of Tarka Dahl - or that it makes me imagine a children's book called Fantastic Mr Otter?
Whoooosh!! A very special evening...
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