On Patridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata) in a meadow.
Had been nectaring on Scarlet Bee Balm (Monarda didyma) and Trumpet Creeper (Campsis radicans).
Nectared on Lonicera sempervirens. photo 2.
Right after I changed the water, this male house finch took advantage of it. It's so hot!
A first sighting for me in my 20 year-old native plant garden or anywhere. I also have a 19 second video of it rubbing the rear of its wings for a reason that makes me curiously mystified. If you'd like to see it, let me know.
It hung out beneath a canopy of Common Milkweed leaves (Asclepias syriaca). The Milkweed is blooming.
I just read that this species uses mistletoe as a host plant. There are many in the old oaks and other tree species in my neighborhood including one next door!
Starts calling at 15 seconds
I think? Calls at 0:05, 0:11, and 0:22