Southern Migration of Hummingbirds in Toronto
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Southern Migration of Hummingbirds in Toronto

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allanc

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on: August 25, 2010, 12:22:26 AM
This is my first post here.

I am curious if anyone knows when the southern migration of hummingbirds started in Toronto in 2009?
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Reply #1 on: August 25, 2010, 01:14:37 PM
In 2009 it started the same time it usually starts, mid August with alot of hummers coming through in early september.
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Reply #2 on: August 25, 2010, 01:25:26 PM
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In 2009 it started the same time it usually starts, mid August with alot of hummers coming through in early september.

Perfect timing. Thank you.
We put two feeders up yesterday and have seen a single female at any given time.
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Reply #3 on: August 25, 2010, 11:53:24 PM
Starting to see them in the Brickworks in Toronto now...I was up in Kincardine last weekend and the hummers are everywhere...put up a feeder at my in-laws and within hours the hummers were showing up..
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Reply #4 on: August 26, 2010, 07:10:06 PM
We saw many migrate through Rosetta McClain Gardens today(Thursday) ..guestimate of at least 30.
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Reply #5 on: August 26, 2010, 07:32:07 PM
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We saw many migrate through Rosetta McClain Gardens today(Thursday) ..guestimate of at least 30.


Are you kidding me?

I just saw you the other day and we both thought nothing was going on darn....Think I will drop by tomorrow lol!
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Reply #6 on: August 26, 2010, 10:53:12 PM
My first one of the season yesterday in the backyard in Brampton. It went straight to the Mandevilla - first time I planted one of these gorgeous plants in a tub.
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Reply #7 on: August 27, 2010, 10:51:13 AM
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We saw many migrate through Rosetta McClain Gardens today(Thursday) ..guestimate of at least 30.

I have never been to that park and we are thinking of going this weekend.
Do you have any suggestions as to where in the park specifically we might be able to get some sightings?

Thank you in advance.
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Reply #8 on: August 27, 2010, 10:55:55 PM
Hello Allan,alot of the hummingbirds we saw zipped right by us at the edge of the bluffs. Otherwise check around the taller bright flowers and the apple trees. Its very hit and miss. Today once again we saw many Hummers. Say hello when there and I will be happy to give U some tips based on what I see tomorrow. Its a small park so U can easily poke around all over it.
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Reply #9 on: August 27, 2010, 11:10:51 PM
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Hello Allan,alot of the hummingbirds we saw zipped right by us at the edge of the bluffs. Otherwise check around the taller bright flowers and the apple trees. Its very hit and miss. Today once again we saw many Hummers. Say hello when there and I will be happy to give U some tips based on what I see tomorrow. Its a small park so U can easily poke around all over it.

Thank you very much.
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Reply #10 on: August 28, 2010, 11:58:16 AM
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Hello Allan,alot of the hummingbirds we saw zipped right by us at the edge of the bluffs. Otherwise check around the taller bright flowers and the apple trees. Its very hit and miss. Today once again we saw many Hummers. Say hello when there and I will be happy to give U some tips based on what I see tomorrow. Its a small park so U can easily poke around all over it.

Is that a particular good time of the day to view the hummers?
As you can see, we have been backyard birders in terms of the hummingbirds to date and this is our first 'official' excursion :).
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Reply #11 on: August 28, 2010, 05:50:31 PM
It is just that time of year,some go on any weather,alot of migrants in general move on North element winds. It gives them a push towards the city. Hummers in particular Im sorry but Im just not sure of any particular conditions they like.
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Reply #12 on: August 28, 2010, 05:54:00 PM
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It is just that time of year,some go on any weather,alot of migrants in general move on North element winds. It gives them a push towards the city. Hummers in particular Im sorry but Im just not sure of any particular conditions they like.

No problem.
We will probably try mid-morning.
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Reply #13 on: September 04, 2010, 05:35:30 PM
Today while conducting our Hawk Watch at Rosetta McClain Gardens we observed 50+ Hummingbirds flying east to west along the top of the Bluffs.  As for Hummers stopping within the park unfortunately we cannot comment as our 'watch' location is much further away from the flower beds this year, at least until the leaves fall from the trees.

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Reply #14 on: September 04, 2010, 05:48:29 PM
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Today while conducting our Hawk Watch at Rosetta McClain Gardens we observed 50+ Hummingbirds flying east to west along the top of the Bluffs.  As for Hummers stopping within the park unfortunately we cannot comment as our 'watch' location is much further away from the flower beds this year, at least until the leaves fall from the trees.

Walter

Were they in a flock?
Just curious.
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