The Hummingbird Haven

[MarkJr]

My humming-pigs have started in on their second 50 lb bag of sugar this season.

 

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ruby-throat male

 

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Ruby-throated- male

 

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Ruby throat female

 

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Mr.Ruby up-close

 

[rosemarythyme]

Never too early for hummers for me, since they live here year round. I felt sorry for them this morning after we had 6" of snow last night (the feeders resembled sno-cones, with snow mounded all the way up to the hanging hook) so I've been swapping feeders in every few hours due to freezing and snow build up. The hummers seem to appreciate the effort.

 

[Isadora]

Wake up, Hummer Lovers…

Is there such thing as a Hummer Hater? I feel like that's not possible!

 

[HomesteaderWife]

It is indeed almost time! Folks if you are on the Gulf Coast, start putting out a little tester "scout" feeder at the start of March. The Ruby-throated generally start hitting the Coast by the beginning of March. By Mid-March, we should expect them here in more middle and upper Alabama.

 

[HomesteaderWife]

@Blooie - I bet you'd be surprised! Find yourself a double shepherd's hook stake, and on one side hang that cloth (if it's too big, I use a bandana, or you can use ribbon) and on the other hang the feeder. I bet if you put it out in a visible part of the yard, they will come! If you can find another double hook, find some potted flowers they may like? You can do it!

 

[589205]

Take good care of them and they will always remember you for doing so