Article by Michael Dunn. Photos by Don Enright. Meet the Anna’s Hummingbird The Anna’s hummingbird is a relative newcomer to Mayne Island. In fact, it has only been a year-round resident for the last decade or so, although we don’t know for sure that the birds that breed here are Read more…

By Michael Dunn, 3 years3 years ago

Caring for the Land

Return of the Rufous

One of my favourite rituals of spring is to seek out the very first flowers of the salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis). Once I’ve found a good patch of blooms, I settle in and listen for quick, low humming sound whizzing by my ears. There! A rufous hummingbird, hovering for salmonberry nectar. Read more…

By Don Enright, 4 years3 years ago

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Mayne Wildlife

A Hummingbird’s Squeak

Caring for the Land

Return of the Rufous