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Walleye

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1. I posted a picture of a little hummingbird from November 2016

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Tue Dec 9, 2025, 09:27 AM

Dec 9

I remember very well. This little guy showed up right after the disastrous election and made me feel better for a couple of weeks taking care of him. The sugar water and the feeder kept freezing, here in this picture he’s sitting in the dried up hibiscus bush. He really didn’t belong here, especially not at that time of year, but they are occasionally seen in the east

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***Comments Thread for the December Photo Contest: AUTUMN*** [View all] George McGovern Dec 9 OP

I posted a picture of a little hummingbird from November 2016 Walleye Dec 9 #1

The photo I entered mnhtnbb Dec 9 #2

That's great! Grumpy Old Guy Friday #5

"Autumn Magic" bif Dec 9 #3

My photo is from a recent run in Rendlesham róisín_dubh Dec 10 #4

I'm at a disadvantage. Grumpy Old Guy Friday #6

Dear Mister Grumpy Mira Friday #7

Awww, thank you so much Mira! ❤️ Grumpy Old Guy Friday #8

I wasn't sure what to call mine... 2naSalit Friday #9