I never have hordes of them here though at times there have been lots of Rufous pass through on their migration.
There are a few resident Anna's here, probably around 5 that regularly visit my flowers and feeders that are jealously guarded by them. Youngsters never seem to find it difficult to make their way in though.
Still in bloom, the Hesperantha, that will go on into November. These pics are from a few years ago. Hardly any tail feathers on this young one due to molting.
A missing wing feather in this pic.
The sound of their flight changes to a deeper noise when they are missing feathers.