Black-chinned Hummingbirds are Back

Another sign of spring here in west Texas are the many Black-chinned Hummingbirds that have returned. Several are already nesting around Papster’s Place here in Sanderson, Texas. Our yard is full of native plants like Havard Penstemon, Big Bend Honeysuckle, and Red Yucca’s. They are supplemented with several hummingbird feeders. We generally have multiple nests around the yard, but this particular female Black-chinned Hummingbird has reused a nest from last year adding some items to spruce it up. It is in a large Pecan tree and the tree is just now starting to bud. Hopefully, predators won’t find the nest and some new hummingbirds will hatch soon.

Of course, the two (2) Broad-billed Hummingbirds at a friend’s place in Fort Davis is certainly much more unusual! Will be working with him to offer photography workshops and blinds at a special location in the Davis Mountains!

Hummingbirds are always a treat to watch and photograph. We have had 19 species documented in Texas with 16 of those in the Big Bend region. A great opportunity to see some of these species are to join us at the Davis Mountains Hummingbird Festival based in Fort Davis, Texas. Big Bend Birding & Photo Tours will be a vendor and guide at this year’s festival! Last year, we even spotted a Broad-billed Hummingbird at Davis Mountains State Park nowhere near a hummingbird feeder. Now that is something unusual!