Friday, September 2, 2011

Rocky Raccoon watches for a Hummingbird Heartbeat at Winnetka Golf Club

This yearling raccoon was seen climbing a newer cottonwood tree between #8 & #11 Rough.

The following video of a hummingbird feeding was shot at the cement flower planter along the main pathway to the Clubhouse (aka The Superhighway, by staff). It took several attempts over a few weeks to catch a hummingbird feeding. About halfway through the one minute video when the bird had the backdrop of the Par-3 Golf Course trees is when it is most pronounced. All three cement planters in the parking lot as well as by the #18 Green / Starter Shack were planted with the intention of catching these remarkable little birds on video. As you walk up to the Clubhouse for the next several weeks keep your eyes on these planters as the birds spook and flush when you get about 20-50 feet away. The flower of preference for the hummingbirds is the 'Black & Blue Salvia' (Salvia guarantitica) in the late summer. Please enjoy!