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hootnannie 08-09-2011 04:45 PM

I have lots of hummingbirds at the feeder but only females.. The number has grown dramatically over the summer, which tells me they are raising young. Where's the male?

pinwheelprincess 08-09-2011 04:53 PM

They are probably at the bar!! Raising youngsers are hard on the male! I have just started to see a male this week.

Hattie Frances 08-09-2011 04:57 PM

I see three at my feeder, how do you tell the difference? The three that I see pretty much look the same except one seems more agressive and keeps the other two away from the feeder. I have considered putting up another feeder.

earlylace 08-09-2011 05:04 PM

They are all getting ready to migrate this time of the year, lots of activity as they are filling up for the long trip south. I will have to pay attention tomorrow and see if the males are gone here to, also a Warren County resident. Lace

earlylace 08-09-2011 05:05 PM

we have the ruby throated here, red on the neck, the females dont have the red on the necks.


Originally Posted by Hattie Frances
I see three at my feeder, how do you tell the difference? The three that I see pretty much look the same except one seems more agressive and keeps the other two away from the feeder. I have considered putting up another feeder.


earlylace 08-09-2011 05:09 PM


Originally Posted by earlylace
They are all getting ready to migrate this time of the year, lots of activity as they are filling up for the long trip south. I will have to pay attention tomorrow and see if the males are gone here to, also a Warren County resident. Lace

http://www.hiltonpond.org/articlehum...ationmain.html

the article above in from South Carolina, so I would think they are getting ready or already leaving NY & NJ areas.

earlylace 08-09-2011 05:10 PM


Originally Posted by earlylace
we have the ruby throated here, red on the neck, the females dont have the red on the necks.


Originally Posted by Hattie Frances
I see three at my feeder, how do you tell the difference? The three that I see pretty much look the same except one seems more agressive and keeps the other two away from the feeder. I have considered putting up another feeder.


picture of male and female ruby throated
http://www.hummingbirds.net/rubythroated.html

hootnannie 08-09-2011 05:25 PM

the females of the ruby throat have a blunt tail with the bottom side feathers in white.

Bueniebabe 08-09-2011 05:30 PM


Originally Posted by hootnannie
I have lots of hummingbirds at the feeder but only females.. The number has grown dramatically over the summer, which tells me they are raising young. Where's the male?


do you know the more feeders you put up the more birds you will get?

chickadee_42us 08-09-2011 05:31 PM

Had a few a couple of weeks ago, I too am only seeing the females.


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