We’re off to a great start at Madera Canyon this week. The previously predicted 100° plus temperatures have not materialized and the monsoons are keeping the sun from broiling us, at least in the morning. . The Rivoli’s Hummingbird, one of the largest that visits the United States, was one of the first hummers to visit the feeders yesterday morning. The hummers are not yet acclimated to our presence but as the day progressed, they became more used to us. Not only did the Rivoli’s visit us, but the Broad-billed Hummingbird was the most frequent visitor and we also had visits from Anna’s Hummingbirds, Black-chinned Hummingbirds, Broad-tailed Hummingbirds, and even the rare and elusive Beryline Hummingbird, who stopped by and sipped for an extended period at one of the feeders. It’s going to be a great week.