On Thu, 25 Mar 2004 14:30:49 -0600, Steve Wertz
opined:

On Thu, 25 Mar 2004 20:09:48 GMT, Suzie-Q
wrote:

Yes, they're definitely here. I'm north of you (assuming you're
in or near Austin) and saw two males fighting over my feeder
on the 21st -- four days ago!

How do you tell a male from female (especially when in flight)?

-sw

The females have very little, if any color. The males have bright throat
gorgets.