Fred Fallon wrote:
> Today, appropriately the first of October, is the first date of the 
> season without hummingbirds in our yard [at least, of the Ruby-thr 
> variety). As if in compensation for the loss of this Apodiform, a late 
> Chimney Swift flew past.
> 
> Yesterday's hummer came right up to my face almost accusingly and 
> hovered motionless as if trying to tell me something. Sure enough, his 
> favorite feeder had fallen to the ground.
> 
> Frd Fallon
> Huntingtown

I was surprised to find that I still have 2 
hummers around this morning - both Ruby-throats.

Les

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Les Eastman
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Havre de Grace, MD

The eagle looked down on the river below
And he wrapped his wings round him and he fell 
like a stone
And the big salmon fought but the talons held true
And he shuddered as the world turned from silver 
to blue
                               Steve Earle