They are ruby throated humming birds

Maybe nest mates, these ruby throat humming birds. I had mistakenly addressed an adult member as Rufus. The species labelled as Rufous inhabits the west coast and are bright rust coloured. Be it as it may, these thumb-sized creatures keep the resident handyman hopping and his hands full. His right hand rinses the emptied feeder while his left stirs the warm sugar solution. When he goes to the fridge to fetch the previously prepared solution for mixing, he sees, through the window these monsters darting in search of the non-wilting soda fountain flower.
He would love to see them again next season and meanwhile he feeds them for the migration. The handyman's new addition; love or life. Ruby and Rufus; both hum.