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My hummingbird feeder surprise!

by Cindy
(Ca desert mtns.)

Okay... This is interesting.. ha ha.. I am learning that not only Hummingbirds, enjoy the sweet taste of nectar!

I originally put the feeder out early this year.. because standing on my porch one day.. planting my springtime flowers, brought a familiar buzzing sound to me. My little hummers were back and told me loud and clear.

Like little helicopters, hovering and asking.. whats up? Where's our nectar!!?? They seem to just communicate to ya. So in I went to get it for them.

Shortly after putting the old feeder out again for the second year.. I found this guy on it!! And he wasn't the least bit hesitant, despite our presence! What a beautiful bird.

He now visits the feeder at least once or twice a day.. that I have seen.

wonder if the hummingbirds are the same from last year? They certainly look and act the same!!

The male last year seemed to always come and perch nearby me after a drink. sit, fluff up, listen to me.. and act ever so comfortable..

Check him out in the lower picture under the Woodpecker!! He seemed to be saying.. I'm listening.. I promise I am!! I couldn't add two pictures I will in another submission.

Ever so fond of birding.

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Jun 13, 2010
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My hummingbird feeder surprise
by: Cindy

Be patient.. (although a few years sounds pretty patient to me!) But they WILL find it.. and when they do at long last.. they will come back to you every year.. more and more. LOTS of color around the house.. will help!! Put out some artificial colorful flowers near your feeders for a bit? If you don't have the space to plant nectar flowers.
Hoping you see more this year, and often.

Jun 12, 2010
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how to attract hummers
by: Mary

The last few years I have placed 2 feeders for the hummers. I only see 1-2 a year and rare at that. I change the formula for them and have bright red glass feeders to try and attract them. I have even planted attracting bushes that should also attract them around the feeders. Is there anything else I should be doing. I am trying desperately to attract and appreciate their beauty.

Mary in Illinois

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