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To: MEG33

Your so lucky! I keep trying to attract Hummingbirds to the yard. This year I will have another area totally away from the other feeders. I hope to get some or one! It's frustrating changing that sugar water for no visitors. I only saw one once at the feeder. That Hummer was just passing through.


63 posted on 02/12/2005 2:58:18 PM PST by GodBlessUSA (Support, Prayers and Thanks to our Troops!)
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To: GodBlessUSA

I've had good luck and bad luck..I was so busy boiling sugar and water for my daughters feeders one year that I could not believe it..During migration she could have dozens of hummingbirds at one time. She has had lots of home construction going on in the woods around her house..Don't know how that will affect it this year.

I have been discouraged by having to change almost full feeders ,too.


65 posted on 02/12/2005 3:15:58 PM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: GodBlessUSA; MEG33

http://community-2.webtv.net/hotmail.com/verle33/HummingBirdNest/

Cool site. Click the Next buttons to watch the hummers grow.


69 posted on 02/12/2005 4:00:27 PM PST by Samwise ("Mr. Kerry, you are a jerk.")
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To: GodBlessUSA
Your so lucky! I keep trying to attract Hummingbirds to the yard. This year I will have another area totally away from the other feeders. I hope to get some or one! It's frustrating changing that sugar water for no visitors. I only saw one once at the feeder. That Hummer was just passing through.

Do you make your own sugar water or buy the premix type? Just curious, as it can make a difference.

151 posted on 02/12/2005 8:46:10 PM PST by Conservababe
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To: GodBlessUSA
That Hummer was just passing through.

Sometimes it takes a season or two for the hummers to realize you've put a 'rest-stop' on their migratory path.

The scouts come first, and if your feeders aren't out, the rest of the birds will pass you by.

Almost any red, yellow or orange tubular shaped flower will attract them, just make sure they're planted in an open area so they can be seen from the air.

BTW, did you know hummers can see a feeder from over 2 miles up? They actually can see into the ultraviolet range & have excellent hearing, but practically NO sense of smell!

165 posted on 02/13/2005 6:46:32 AM PST by MamaTexan (And that's our 'Weird bird fact' for today! LOL!)
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