Kinglet Guest

A ruby-crowned kinglet,one of the smallest of birds,stopped to feed on the property.Headed to points south,it found some insects for sustenance on its migratory journey.Flitting about from branch to branch,it felt the mild afternoon was a benefit in itself,easing the drain on the bird's resources.A cold day would have added to the struggle of the migrant's getting safely to its winter home,using up precious energy for warmth.It could be wintering nearby,or as far south as Guatemala,having come from as far north as Ontario.