As of yesterday, two of these Black-chinneds were still hanging out in the yard. Both are males, and I believe both were from last year's brood. However, I didn't see either one today. Gone?
The top bird is looking pretty good. It should be indistinguishable from all of the other male Black-chinneds. The bottom bird was a mess just a few weeks ago. Its flight feathers were almost all old, its throat had very little dark feathering, and its sides were still lacking a strong vest. Its development seemed to be behind schedule, and I thought it would have to either molt fast or stay stuck here for a while. I think it did both. It looks pretty good now, with the pale gap on the chin being the only obvious sign of its unfinished molt.
I was hoping at least one bird would stay into May, but it looks like I might have fallen a day or two short.
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