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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, 10:27 AM

Dec 2025

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 2025 OP

I posted a picture of a little hummingbird from November 2016 Walleye Dec 2025 #1

The photo I entered mnhtnbb Dec 2025 #2

That's great! Grumpy Old Guy Dec 2025 #5

"Autumn Magic" bif Dec 2025 #3

My photo is from a recent run in Rendlesham r�is�n_dubh Dec 2025 #4

I'm at a disadvantage. Grumpy Old Guy Dec 2025 #6

Dear Mister Grumpy Mira Dec 2025 #7

Awww, thank you so much Mira! ❤️ Grumpy Old Guy Dec 2025 #8

I wasn't sure what to call mine... 2naSalit Dec 2025 #9