Mandarin Duck Appears at Irving Park

http://nbcdfw.com/ ^ | March 1, 2016) | Johnny Archer

[V K Lee]

News Flash!

First hummer of the season seen today. Walked out side and one (just one) was seen eating at the feeder. Possibly a scout? which would only mean more will soon be following.

Ever see a hummingbird moth? It was a new one for me as well. These come out at dusk and though a moth have a beak like a hummer to get the nectar. An entire flock of them were seen years ago eating in the blooms of our Four O’Clocks.

[CivilWarBrewing]

We get hummingbirds year’round because of lots of artificial feeders. You talkin’ about Sphinx moths?

[V K Lee]

Possibly. Wikipedia photo looks like what was seen, and the hummingbird reference found would fit. Not as pretty and colorful as hummers, but they are fast flyers.