Normally we are not home during these last summer days and early Sept. So we don't get to see our own home hummers.

A couple of days ago we had 3 at our feeder. So it was warm and sunny and I went outside to sit in my chair and watch them. I was spritzing the feeder to get rid of the hornets...and the hummers decided to take a shower in the dripping leaves. I had not seen this behavior before and was lucky to get some photos.
Very difficult though and I only lasted an hour or so. They finally moved to a napping resting place and I went in and crashed too.
My eyes were really straining to view the screen and watch with far vision. I can't accomodate this fast anymore...sigh.

You can see in the photos that this bird was a bit damp and rumpled.
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Today I have been watching one little guy... he is sitting near the feeder and preening his new feathers quite a bit.
I spritzed the bush for him but he would not come out from where he was hiding to take his bath...until I left.

This time of the year is the migration south. UpNorth there are many passing thru at this time, so we keep a feeder filled for them when we are up there.