[cobirds] Costa's Hummingbird in Bent County update

Birders,

Five parties observed the Costa's Hummingbird in my Las Animas yard
today from early morning through 3:30 p.m. This morning, it sat in plain
sight in the cold, cloudy, windy weather most of the time, possibly
slowing down it's metabolism to stay warm. Around noon, bugs began to
appear, and the hummingbird began to hunt them. As it warmed into the
low 70s, it disappeared for over and hour, and I thought it may have
departed. I can't say I was unhappy at the prospect that the bird might
have departed and corrected it's wayward ways.

Currently, the bird is roosting within a few feet of the feeders, and
I'm quite sure it will be here at dawn. I will update cobirds if the
bird returns tomorrow morning. Visitors are welcome.

Duane Nelson

Las Animas, Bent County, CO

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