[Steve C.]

Here in Central Texas on Sept 3rd I had six feeders going and all were very busy often with 4, 5 and 6 birds at a time on some feeders. In early mornings and early evenings I had dozens and dozens buzzing around the yard. As expected most were Ruby-Throated migrating thru the area with some Black-Chined. Also saw one Rufous. Usually they start to peak toward mid Sept in this area and the numbers typical drop off some. For a short time I noticed the numbers fell off as they moved on South. However this year I noticed not long after the numbers grew larger again, this was during the time when tropical storms were forming in Mexico's Bay of Campeche, and later up into Mexico. As migrating birds moved South instinct told them not to move further into bad weather, thus they stayed around untill the weather improved down in the Gulf and Mexico. Right now I'm only seeing one or two a day.


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