The great hummingbird migration has started and, soon, Parkway Peek will be alive with these fluttering beauties. Here's a shot of a little one feeding off of our deck last summer. For more information about these amazing creatures, check out this article from Hummingbird Central.
Hummingbirds Among Us
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