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AgentOrange
09-23-2013, 03:18 PM
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Had at least 3 in my Encore Azela blooms just behind the Frog Pond. Did not get a photo yet. I guess migration is underway. Seems a little early, but there they were.


The Tennessee Warbler breeds no closer to the state of Tennessee than northern Michigan, more than 600 miles away, and it winters some 1,400 miles away in southern Mexico and southward. It was given its name in 1811 by Alexander Wilson who first encountered the bird in Tennessee during its migration.

The Tennessee Warbler is a common nectar "thief" on its wintering grounds in tropical forests. Instead of probing a flower from the front to get the nectar, and spreading pollen on its face in the process, the warbler pierces the flower tube at its base and gets the reward without performing any pollination.

TNRabbit R.I.P.
09-23-2013, 03:47 PM
WOW....so TAME to come sit on your hand like that!!!








;-)

AgentOrange
09-23-2013, 04:40 PM
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Did not get a photo yet.


WOW....so TAME to come sit on your hand like that!!!
;-)

Sorry, seem to have pissed you off. Lately you take exception to many of my posts.
I apologize for WTF I did wrong.

TNRabbit R.I.P.
09-23-2013, 04:45 PM
I guess I'll just shut the hell up. Even a good natured tease sets you off.

AgentOrange
09-23-2013, 04:48 PM
Geezers get grumpy and paranoid when the fridge has no beer.