BareFeat

no i pick them up all the time , very beautiful.

I dont question it, I usually wait for a few suggestions to make sure. :) Thanks for the help!

I cannot find enough documentation on the two species to +1 your suggestion myself. I will wait for more input from others in the know. One thing about them i didnt mention, the male does not get more then 3 or 4 of the long tail feathers. Like some of the birds we are all familiar with in captivity. Not sure if this is a feral adaptation of the bird or they are just young? ( we see them daily and have never spotted more then 3 long tail feathers on him)

wow never heard of or have seen anything like this. The ocean side is just amazing in California.

cubensis?

congratz on meeting this elder of the planet. The SOTD is just icing on the cake.

doh looks like you figured it out already lol sorry! There are so many hummingbirds here in california. Nice spot!

The female has a dark rounded tail with white tips and no throat patch; they are similar to female Ruby-throated Hummingbirds.

Im very familiar with almond butter, it is an "acquired taste" for sure. Walnuts are next i think, olives are in also.

Its awesome how no matter where you move with these guys for a different angle when you look back at the pix, they were watching you the whole time. One of my fav. species. And very helpful w/ the bugs.