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gramajo 07-10-2011 07:55 AM

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

Sneed 07-10-2011 07:57 AM

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.

Sneed 07-10-2011 08:01 AM

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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.

carolaug 07-10-2011 08:02 AM

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

alikat110 07-10-2011 08:20 AM

Never see them in my area

QuiltnNan 07-10-2011 08:38 AM

i haven't seen any this year

auntmag 07-10-2011 08:46 AM

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.

BabyCakes 07-10-2011 11:05 AM

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

Lady-T 07-10-2011 11:26 AM


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

carolaug 07-10-2011 11:36 AM

That was awesome!!!

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.

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



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