He's Back...

Looks like I commented prematurely when I said that our wintering hummingbirds had departed. Yesterday (March 1st) I again saw the male Rufous Hummingbird at the feeder by the kitchen window. Hadn't seen him since Feb. 17th, and I just assumed he was gone. His gorget is still a bit splotchy, but his back is now entirely cinnamon.Carolina jessamine is in full bloom and flowers are starting to appear on the azaleas. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds will be returning by the end of the month...