Absence of Hummingbirds?

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07-10-2011, 07:55 AM

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gramajo

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I wish I got hummingbirds. I've tried to plant my garden with plants that attract hummers, but so far, no luck :(

07-10-2011, 07:57 AM

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Sneed

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I've got plenty in Kentucky. I'm filling two 4 cup feeders every other day already. Next month I would imagine it will be every day.

07-10-2011, 08:01 AM

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Sneed

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My big old baby just lays out on the deck ducking his head when they fly at their tremendous speeds. He really looks like he'd like to have a little hard hat on whenever he goes out.

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07-10-2011, 08:02 AM

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carolaug

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lots of hummingbirds in my yard. They also keep hitting my window.

07-10-2011, 08:20 AM

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alikat110

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Never see them in my area

07-10-2011, 08:38 AM

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QuiltnNan

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i haven't seen any this year

07-10-2011, 08:46 AM

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auntmag

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We have a nest on our front porch and have had little ones for 5 years in a row. The babies flew away 2 days ago. Sure miss watching them, they are so cute.

07-10-2011, 11:05 AM

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BabyCakes

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I think it has something to do with the weather. We have boat loads up here.

07-10-2011, 11:26 AM

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Lady-T

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sixfootroad

Has anyone else noticed a decrease in their hummingbird population this year? Usually I have 15-20 by this time, but I've only seen 4 or 5. Wondering if the recent storms that ripped thru the area caused them to avoid coming here, or if there is some ecological problem. I've also seen a lot less of the bee population.

I know where they are ...... they're HERE!
We are going through almost 2 lbs. of sugar a DAY!!

Here's a video I uploaded that's focused on ONE feeder.
(we have 6 feeders hanging)
This was filmed June 9, 2011 (enjoy)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaGk4ozYjVY