Speaking of hummers.
Would this be too early to start feeding them? I've never been sure of when to start and when to stop. On days here when the weather is nice, I really hear alot of birds singing, and it made me wonder if the hummers are back too.
Becky
I asked about that at the bird store yesterday. She said in late April here, and to start with just just putting a little in the feeders.
The major spring migration of hummingbirds usually happens in March & April, but before THAT comes the 'scouts'. You definitely want to catch these guys, so no, I don't think it's too early.
If you can hang the feeder in a spot that is either always shaded or at least shaded from the afternoon sun, it should last a couple of weeks before you have to change it.