Nectar for all, I GUESS!!

by Cindy
(HIgh desert Mtns. CA)

Since early this spring, I've had many visitors at my Hummingbird feeders. Some of the nectar thieves can also be dangerous for the little Hummers, as some of the birds that eat fruit will also snatch up a Hummingbirds.

To avoid this, I have placed quite a few feeders around and spaced them out. And have also put out Orange slices in separate area's for those fruit eaters. We also have many HB flowers.

It seems to be working. But occasionally we'll still get a few, especially the Woodpecker that will come to the Hummingbird feeders.

This is a picture of a Hummer AND a Woodpecker fledgling together. Neither seemed bothered by the other! It was quite a site. I hope the hummers are careful, and watchful!

They sure seem to know when its safe to go to their feeders and when it isn't.

We've had more migratory birds this year than ever. They' re amazing to see.

Don't forget to clean your feeders! We sure are enjoying ours.

Cindy