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Birding Reports => Migration Movements => Topic started by: Howieh on April 26, 2020, 03:46:16 PM

Title: Will she return?
Post by: Howieh on April 26, 2020, 03:46:16 PM: They say that hummingbirds often return to the same feeders year after year, but identifying a bird from previous year(s) can be a problem, so when you see this image you will understand why I am waiting anxiously for my hummers arrival, hopefully by early next week. She was around for several weeks so I assume the beak defect was not a hindrance to her living a normal bird life! :)
Title: Re: Will she return?
Post by: MEGHAN on May 04, 2020, 10:54:45 AM: Any sightings yet? I don't have any. Feeders are out but nothing yet.
You'll definately know that girl when she shows up. Very distinctive. Hope she returns!
Title: Re: Will she return?
Post by: Howieh on May 04, 2020, 12:36:42 PM: Officially no, but the chickadees (or are they humadees?) are really enjoying the feeder and yesterday I thought I heard an oriole but I never saw it. My first sighting last year was on May 3rd but the regulars didn't show up until May 10th. We are in for a bit of a cool spell so the big push could be delayed until next week. Keep watching and stay safe! :)
Title: Re: Will she return?
Post by: Paul O'Toole on May 05, 2020, 06:53:03 AM: Yes that would be interesting. They have an average lifespan of 3 - 5 years.
Title: Re: Will she return?
Post by: Dinusaur on May 09, 2020, 09:43:22 AM: Has she returned Howieh? I put up the feeder a few days ago. this is what it looked like this morning. I hope hummers like popsicle.
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Title: Re: Will she return?
Post by: Ally on May 09, 2020, 11:18:15 AM: Quote from: Dinusaur
Has she returned Howieh? I put up the feeder a few days ago. this is what it looked like this morning. I hope hummers like popsicle.
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You are so funny
Title: Re: Will she return?
Post by: Howieh on May 09, 2020, 04:06:30 PM: Good one Dinusaur! Still no hummingbirds but the chickadees and red breasted nuthatches seem to be enjoying the hummer feeder. Normally they can't get at the nectar but the feeder is swinging in the wind and there is probably enough leakage for them to actually drink nectar, and I try to keep the ant moat full so they can drink from that (or skate on it!).
Title: Re: Will she return?
Post by: cabz on May 10, 2020, 09:01:37 AM: Please correct me if I am misinformed but I was told, by whom I do not remember, that if possible take hummingbird feeders in at nite when there is cooler/cold weather. The cold nectar that the birds eat in the early morning will cause hypothermia and kill the birds. The feeder will be at least room temperature when hung back out in the morning. Neighbour had a hummingbird bird on his feeder on Thursday.

Good birding and stay safe!!!!!
Title: Re: Will she return?
Post by: orchidpoet on May 15, 2020, 03:47:33 PM: I am just curious, if the hummer gets nectar from a flower, will it be at room temperature? :?: :D
Title: Re: Will she return?
Post by: Howieh on May 15, 2020, 04:08:48 PM: Quote from: "orchidpoet"
I am just curious, if the hummer gets nectar from a flower, will it be at room temperature? :?: :D

Probably not if it's just after sunrise, especially in early May. Still no hummers at my feeder but the chickadees and nuthatches are regulars! Speaking of friendly birds:

https://www.onegreenplanet.org/news/eld ... mmingbird/ (https://www.onegreenplanet.org/news/elderly-man-in-brazil-makes-friends-with-a-hummingbird/)
Title: Re: Will she return?
Post by: Howieh on May 17, 2020, 12:44:40 PM: Finally, a female at the feeder but I didn't get to the window before she left (heading north) - She just came back, definitely not the same bird with the damaged beak, welcome back anyway! :)
Title: Re: Will she return?
Post by: Howieh on May 17, 2020, 05:03:57 PM: So a male showed up about an hour later and has been returning every few minutes. If I'm lucky they will show up simultaneously(?) and I'll be waiting with my camera at the ready!
Title: Re: Will she return?
Post by: Dinusaur on May 17, 2020, 06:07:35 PM: Lucky you. No hummer at my feeder.
Title: Re: Will she return?
Post by: Howieh on May 17, 2020, 07:58:46 PM: Ya gotta be patient! I almost put out an APB. Now they are trying to figure out how to deal with the chickadees and the nuthatches! :)