Sharing the Hummingbird Feeder

We were surprised to see a Verdin at the Hummingbird feeder. We saw them at the feeder in Anza-Borrego and last year at Patagonia Lake State Park so maybe we shouldn't be surprised. They just seem to be such an odd bird to be at the hummingbird feeder.

We did not see the overly protective Anna's Male ever try to chase the Verdin off as he will other hummingbirds. He seemed to tolerate the Verdin quite well.

We have seen Gila Woodpeckers at a lot of different feeders. They have a rather long tongue though you cannot see it due to the design of this feeder. Note the foot from the woodpecker wrapped around the plastic flower. Quite a Balancing act. The male Anna's did not try to run the Gila Woodpecker off either.

There is a lot of activity at the feeders here at Cave Creek.