Female Rufous Hummingbird
Early August finds many hummingbirds migrating through Albuquerque. While most seem to prefer flowers to feeders, when there are so many present at one time and in the midst of the drought, they also seem happy to have feeders available.
Nectar is easily made by combining 1 part sugar with 4 parts water, heating to a boil, then allowing to cool. Feeders should be changed every day or two to keep the nectar fresh.
This is the Audubon Guide to Rufous Hummingbirds.
This is the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Guide to Rufous Hummingbirds.
