FIRST HUMMER! A half hour ago, Mum saw a Hummer at the feeders, flitting back and forth to the apple tree.

I had taken down the three hanging pots off the garage eave as there is a risk of frost tonight.

I do hope he takes up residence in the apple tree but I suppose that will be up to his bride when she arrives in a couple of weeks.

Sayyyy... last time any hummers nested in her apple tree was when robins had a nest in it. But, I had a problem with a branch and removed it in late fall, exsposing the robin's nesting site. I wonder? You preen my feathers and...?

Then again, I have seen robins gang up on a hummer and try to put the boots to him. Bad move. He literally kicked their collective asses. That's one of the reasons I marvel at "The King of Birds".

Whatever... when Mum called me, it was such a joy to hear her say, "Hummer alert!" It's one of the few joys she can still enjoy.