Having a short conversation with the admiral before I tackle a little distracting project downstairs...
When my ears are filled with a tremendous thrumming.
My very first thought was... I bet that is one unbelievably big moth...
It's twilight... and still light by any accounting, but what ever is making this noise...
Is less than two feet in front of my face and I have to work a bit to get it in focus.
...
and there before me... for not a moment less than ten glorious seconds, hovering...
Is a deep blue hummingbird "body, head and beak"
... with the impressive blur of motion to either side.
I can count on one hand the number of times I've clearly seen a hummingbird.
Each time I am made silent with awe.
