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Hummingbirds and the feeders
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^^^Amazing!!
How does that happen? I've seen two hummers that can't even share a 4-flower feeder!
Mike:
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I always thought this was a kewl video
A real life Dr Dolittle
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I think you get two species of hummingbirds down in LA, Christopher, the ruby throated ones we have up north, and the rufous species. Do you see both?
The USGS site lists, I think, 8 - 10 species that have been known to migrate through and nest in LA. I'll have to find that link for you later.
Sorry about not responding. I didn't have settings set to auto subscribe. We don't color our water at all. Never tried the colored water, but the birds don't seem to notice.
Right. We got that warning and never added coloring.
+1. We are in Ohio and change our water more frequently in Aug than we do in May. I don't think going more than a week is a good idea. Sun exposure is important also.
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I change mine about every 4 or5 days. The heat here evaporates the sugar water quickly. I use no coloring in the water, the feeder has plenty of color.
I'm getting 3 or 4 different little characters who come up to feed daily. More so in the early morning and early evening.
I'm getting 3 or 4 different little characters who come up to feed daily. More so in the early morning and early evening.
+1. They seem very territorial.
We have one bird who owns the feeder whenever he is present. We call him General Eishenhower because of his in charge attitude. If he is not feeding, he will sit on top of the feeder hook looking around. There is some type of alliance going on, because he will swoop down and chase certain birds off, but not others. I haven't figured out the system, but they obviously know who is supposed to be there and who isn't. If Eisenhower isn't there, chasing still goes on, but its more disorganized. I have no idea who is chasing who and why. It is usually calmer when the General is gone.
The other major thing going on at our feeder is that it is a secondary feeder. The house up the hill is where the birds mostly feed. Occassionally thier feeder runs dry, and we get a sudden surge of double to triple our normal activity. On occassion, they have drained our feeder in an afternoon. When that happens, it is total chaos. Birds literally wait in line while others take turns chasing each other around. It's an amazing site.
The other major thing going on at our feeder is that it is a secondary feeder. The house up the hill is where the birds mostly feed. Occassionally thier feeder runs dry, and we get a sudden surge of double to triple our normal activity. On occassion, they have drained our feeder in an afternoon. When that happens, it is total chaos. Birds literally wait in line while others take turns chasing each other around. It's an amazing site.
We have lots of hummingbirds reliably from Memorial Day to Labor Day. I use the 4:1 homemade mix that others talk about. Change it once a week. We also put put cut oranges to get the Orioles in around the time they nest in the spring.
Bob:
We seen the Ruby Throated quite often, but the Rufous hasn't 'showed-up' yet...we'll keep looking!
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According to Hummingbirds.net, the following species are known to migrate through and nest in Louisiana:
Time for another feeder!
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Mike:
...video and the sound of their wings plus audible 'angry' chirps is 'super cool' too!
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I just wish it was my feeder!
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