I literally gush over this little guy. No other bird in the yard gets to me like he does. He mesmerizes me. When I see him, I stop everything and just enjoy the moments we share together. Precious moments, few and far between, normally.
Hootie was around quite a bit this past weekend. I guess he felt comfortable under cover of the fog. He had to watch his back though as the hummingbirds decided he was not allowed in their territory. The hummers and I need to have a talk about "who" is in charge around here.
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the hummers chase this little guy not once but several times. They dove at him then chased him into several other trees until they decided he was far enough away not to be a nuisance.
Today, he and the toucanette took turns perching on this spot. Must be something about this branch or it's location as all the birds seem to want it. Maybe because it's the best spot to watch me through the window in the computer room?
