They're Back

I wrote to a couple of people and told them my computer needed to be repaired and that I may be AWOL for a bit.  The general problem is that I can't download new photos from SD cards.  It kind of started last night but I was already a few days behind in posting so I had those photos already loaded.  The computer goes in tomorrow (Monday) afternoon.

This fella is a Black-chinned hummingbird, back for the summer from parts unknown (to me).  They aren't flashy colors but are small, flitty and cute; at least to me.  So far I've had a Broad-billed and Rufous pass through on their way to Madera but missed the shots.  But now I have these, Anna's and Costa's as regulars. 

The hooded orioles have made their return, too, as have the White-winged doves.  I'll get to them eventually.  There was a rather odd sight a few days ago.  A male cardinal, which I had never seen attracted to oranges before, was snacking on the half poked onto the top of the Shepherd's hook while at the same time a female oriole was nibbling on the oranges inside the suet feeder a meter away.  

Sometimes I just stand and watch.  I learned a long time ago that experiences are usually more rewarding and memorable when simply observed and appreciated than trying to get the shot.