Date: 7/3/25 7:12 am From: Brandon Magette <averbirder...> Subject: Pottawatomie Co Calliope Hummingbird
Yesterday evening I had a really good look at an adult male Calliope Hummingbird that was sitting on my feeder here in St Marys. Identifying features of the bird were it's very small, stubby appearance with the tail and wings being almost the same length, the white line separating the eye from the gorget, and the gorget itself that protruded off the sides of the neck. I had caught a brief glimpse of him yesterday morning, but he disappeared and I went about my day, not giving it any more thought until I saw him in the evening.
I have not seen the bird yet this morning, but I have a trail camera pointed at the feeder hoping for some images. There is a large Mimosa tree in the neighbors yard that the hummers prefer this time of year, so they don't really visit my feeder with any kind of schedule which complicates the whole viewing process.
I will of course keep everyone updated...
-- Brandon Magette St Marys in Pottawatomie Co. KS 785-844-0139 mailto: <averbirder...>
