Absence of Hummingbirds?
#21
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: MS
Posts: 3,434
Originally Posted by carolaug
That was awesome!!!
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
Originally Posted by Lady-T
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.
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
Would love to see photos of the hummers nest(s). Some members have posted the ones they have and described them. So precious.
One of our neighbors cats would stalk them, I spray the water hose in his direction a few times then he started staying away. Just the sound would scare him.
#25
I don't have anywhere near what I usually do... I have 3 feeders out and usually have to refill at least once a week. I am just refilling now so the nectar won't be too old. A neighbor of mine has a good many, but mine are sure fewer this year.
#27
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Central Alabama
Posts: 884
I saw our first one in late March, so I put out our feeders at that time. But our population has really been down also. I have only seen three at any one time. Maybe they will be back in full force next year, I hope so. The sweat-bees have really enjoyed the nectar, they crawl in and die, I have helped that population.
#28
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 292
I'm from Northern NY and I think your hummingbirds are all up
here. We had one get his beak caught in our screen the other
day. Thank goodness our daughter was able to free him.
Bees, yes there is a loss of bees . Folks need to grow more
flowering plants to help them out. Our Grandson is helping by
starting a bee aparary.
here. We had one get his beak caught in our screen the other
day. Thank goodness our daughter was able to free him.
Bees, yes there is a loss of bees . Folks need to grow more
flowering plants to help them out. Our Grandson is helping by
starting a bee aparary.
#29
We have less hummers this year here in Maine. We had a long cold spring and then a storm so maybe they found better places to be. Hope they come back next year!
Same thing happened with our goldfinches. They usually come, leave for a couple of weeks for Nova Scotia to breed and then come back. They were here but not many returned.
Same thing happened with our goldfinches. They usually come, leave for a couple of weeks for Nova Scotia to breed and then come back. They were here but not many returned.
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