Tune in to CBC Radio today, October 1, at 12:30 as local bird expert Sid Andrews will discuss autumn birding in Alberta. If you have an unusual sighting or a question you can call in and ask Sid.
In Calgary, CBC is at 99.1 FM or 1010 AM.
Yellow-rumped Warbler. Photo at Elliston Lake, Calgary, September 22, 2013 by Dan Arndt.
I’m not able to call in today but have had a female or immature ruby throated hummingbird at my feeder for the last week. I’m getting worried about her! What can I do? I live in Rocky Mountain House. Thanks!
If it is a Ruby-throated Hummingbird there’s not much you can do. If it is not heading south it may be sick or injured. It will need strength to migrate so I would keep feeding it and hope for the best.
However, at this late date it could be an Anna’s Hummingbird, and if so it might be OK. They are rarely seen in Alberta but have occasionally been seen as late as mid-November. Look for the grey flanks and undertail coverts. If you get a photo you could email it to us at birdscalgary@gmail.com .
Sent a picture, can you identify please? Thanks!
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