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Ruby-throated Hummingbirds at Rosetta McClain Gardens |
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Ruby-throated
Hummingbird on "Black and Blue" Salvia Salvia guaranitica at Rosetta McClain Gardens in
east Toronto. 23 September 2012 |
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Nicotiana Nicotina sylvestris, tall
with white tubular flowers and sweetly perfumed at night, Canna Lily
(tall with orange flowers), "Black and Blue" Salvia Salvia
Guaranitica attracted at least 5
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds on 23 September 2012. |
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The hummingbirds at
Rosetta most frequently visited "Black and Blue" Salvia on 23 and 24
September 2012. |
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Long bill and tongue
for feeding on nectar in tubular flowers. |
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This hummingbird was
alert, keeping an eye on the other hummingbirds. All were
aggressive and territorial. |
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The hummingbirds fed a
lot, rested frequently, preened and stretched. 23 September 2012. |
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Late Monarch
Butterflies rested on Flowering Tobacco at Rosetta McClain, 24
September 2012. |
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