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Saw him twice at the feeder today. Worried he might be sick or injured.

Both times I’ve recognized him at the feeder he has been able to eat, but he looks puffed and stays with his beak open and tongue out.
First time no one bothered him and he flew out
This second time he seemed to be catching a bug and another hummer bullied him out of the feeder.

Wanna keep it safe for this one and the others that come to this feeder.

UPDATE:
As I’m still not 100% sure this is injury or illness I’ve contacted a wildlife line. waiting to hear back. Will try again in the morning.
Last visit of this little guy was before dawn and got a closeup with the camera. He looked disheveled and one eye swollen, the other looked better. I’m thinking he might have been hurt somehow, but still I rather be safe than sorry.

Sadly my flowers have yet to bloom 😔 will miss them while we wait it out for a bit.