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Got Hummingbirds?
Posted on 4/2/13 at 7:45 pm
Posted on 4/2/13 at 7:45 pm
I was surprised to see 5 or 6 feeding on my satsuma tree this afternoon. I'm going to get a feeder cause I don't have much to hold them arond in the way of flowers.
Had hung a feeder years ago but didn't have much luck. Any pointers?
Had hung a feeder years ago but didn't have much luck. Any pointers?
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Posted on 4/2/13 at 7:46 pm to Geauxtiga
Saw two yesterday.
Posted on 4/2/13 at 8:05 pm to Geauxtiga
Yep. Get the basic red one clear tank. Its cheap and works well.
Don't use the liquid mix that is sold.
Mix four parts water to one part sugar.
I always heat my sugar into the water to prevent separation later in the feeder.
Here one of my set ups in Pville.
The bird pictured is not a Ruby but a Rufous
Notice the reddish/orange band on the tail:
Don't use the liquid mix that is sold.
Mix four parts water to one part sugar.
I always heat my sugar into the water to prevent separation later in the feeder.
Here one of my set ups in Pville.
The bird pictured is not a Ruby but a Rufous
Notice the reddish/orange band on the tail:
Posted on 4/2/13 at 8:08 pm to Geauxtiga
I've seen them in Pville as early as Feb. 15 and stay as late as Oct. 15
Another curve ball is that a small contingency will stay in S.LA during the winter.
Another curve ball is that a small contingency will stay in S.LA during the winter.
Posted on 4/2/13 at 8:22 pm to Geauxtiga
I've got about 8-10 I see feeding on our bottle brush tree.
Awesome lil bird
Awesome lil bird
This post was edited on 4/2/13 at 8:23 pm
Posted on 4/2/13 at 8:41 pm to Geauxtiga
Had one at the house yesterday afternoon
Posted on 4/2/13 at 8:51 pm to Geauxtiga
NERD ALERT:
There is also a NOVA special, that aired on LPB, about them.
All HD footage, some of it even filmed in S.LA
The unparalleled movements of the hummers give me a newfound appreciation of flight.
There is also a NOVA special, that aired on LPB, about them.
All HD footage, some of it even filmed in S.LA
The unparalleled movements of the hummers give me a newfound appreciation of flight.
Posted on 4/2/13 at 9:43 pm to Geauxtiga
Glad you posted this. I need to get my feeder up.
Posted on 4/2/13 at 11:11 pm to Geauxtiga
saw one for the first time last weekend...spring has arrived!...
Posted on 4/3/13 at 8:06 am to Geauxtiga
Saw my first of the year this past Saturday at my feeder. That sucker buzzed around my head for at least 20 seconds too. It was awesome and scary at the same time. Have seen a few more since. It's cool to see them hit my feeder and then perch in the oak right by it.
Posted on 4/3/13 at 8:09 am to Geauxtiga
I've always heard that the liquid has to be a bright color so they can see it better. I put my feeder out this weekend and have had a few birds show up. It's fun to watch them when 4-5 try to all eat from it at the same time. It never fails that one ends up being a bully and tries to knock the rest off the feeder so he can have it all to himself.
Posted on 4/3/13 at 9:07 am to Geauxtiga
They are everywhere at our house in New Mexico, awesome to watch
Don't see them sit still very often either.
Don't see them sit still very often either.
Posted on 4/3/13 at 9:19 am to Geauxtiga
They've been at my house all winter.
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