Gerry Grayston sent in this photo of a resting rufous hummingbird taken last sumer in Barriere. “I thought it unusual to be able to see a hummingbird resting, when they are usually so busy,” said Grayston. Rufous hummingbirds have usually all left the area by August to reach their winter destinations in southern and coastal California, along the Gulf Coast from Texas to Florida, and throughout Mexico. Hummingbird migration will last anywhere from one to four weeks, averaging 20-25 miles per day. Some species travel as far as Costa Rica. They will be returning to B.C. and points north next April.