Since I posted the results of the survey concerning the departure dates for ruby-throated hummingbirds, a blogger from Lawrenceville wrote to say that they spotted a rubythroat flitting about their Mexican sunflowers October 31. This sighting pushes back the latest departure date for a ruby-throated hummingbird this year from October 25 to the 31st.
Another blogger took the time say that the Georgia Native Plant Society web page is helpful in locating local nurseries that deal in native plants. The blogger went on the say that the GNPS holds native plant sales during the year.
BLACK-EYED SUSAN
Terry, we are still seeing an unknown species each day in November. We saw it three times today. Feel like it may be a rufous but unsure.
There is a good chance that it is. If you can take a picture of it, I would be happy to try to ID it for you. Also, there is a good chance you are seeing a rufous if the bird shows ANY brown on it. All it takes is a few feathers. Also, when the bird spreads it tail and you see brown on the tail feathers, it probably is a rufous.
Terry