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Got Hummingbirds?
Posted by Geauxtiga on 4/2/13 at 7:45 pm00
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?
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:
re: Got Hummingbirds?Posted by SpeckHunter on 4/2/13 at 8:07 pm to W
One came to my bottle brush plant today.
re: Got Hummingbirds?Posted by tigerinthebueche on 4/2/13 at 8:14 pm to Geauxtiga
Purple Martins are very late this year. I've only got 3 pairs and I'm usually full up by April.
As for the Humminbirds, some of them winter here so they're always in the area. Perky Pet feeders and instant nectar will work. A mixture of 4:1 sugar dissolved in water will also keep the birds healthy and hanging around.
As for the Humminbirds, some of them winter here so they're always in the area. Perky Pet feeders and instant nectar will work. A mixture of 4:1 sugar dissolved in water will also keep the birds healthy and hanging around.
re: Got Hummingbirds?Posted by Uncle JackD 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 at 8:23 pm
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re: Got Hummingbirds?Posted by deaconjones35 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.
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.
re: Got Hummingbirds?Posted by deaconjones35 on 4/3/13 at 8:17 am to 4X4DEMON
A bit off topic, but just started noticing bats flying thru our carport right at dusk. They usually show up if the carport light is on which attracts moths and skeeters. It's cool to sit there and watch them come thru.
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