The Hummingbird Haven

[Blooie]

Whew! I had to catch up!! Love the Gramma story - that’s how I want my grandkids to feel about me.

@LittleBrownie, we’re the colors of his head and gorget that rich color, or is my screen playing tricks on me to add to my jealousy? Wow!!!

Love the hat! I gotta do that!!

 

[Sapphire Sebright]

Sounds cute, HomesteaderWife!

 

[HomesteaderWife]

I'm curious to see, is anyone willing to show off their feeders?! I'd love to see what types you all have and your experiences with them-how long they've lasted, how they are to clean, etc.

 

[rosemarythyme]

I'm curious to see, is anyone willing to show off their feeders?! I'd love to see what types you all have and your experiences with them-how long they've lasted, how they are to clean, etc.

I'm currently using the Aspects 8 oz Highview feeder (https://www.amazon.com/Aspects-430-...1584389536&sprefix=aspect+humm,aps,235&sr=8-6) Really like this feeder better than the other ones I've had (I had 3 other types of feeders previously and gave all of them to my mother in law) - they're super easy to clean, the ports stay clear of sugar water so it doesn't tend to attract bees and wasps (so no need for bee/nectar guards), and ports are small enough keep rainwater out even during heavy rain.

I keep 2 feeders out and keep 2 backups on hand for winter use (when I need to swap out feeders during day to keep them liquid).

Oh I even got a photo of a hummer at the feeder!



And because this is a hummingbird thread, I got this stepping stone off Etsy for my shade garden, since I planted flowers there to attract hummers.

 

[HomesteaderWife]

I kept having the nagging feeling to put the feeder out early, so I checked migration maps and saw some counties around us having sightings. I went ahead and made up a cup of nectar and filled up a feeder. Just went outside and saw something in the corner of my eye and there he was! Our first visitor- a male Ruby-throat is officially here. I'll try to snap a photo shortly

 

[Blooie]

That’s awesome!!! We’ve got snow coming, so I’m still holding off.

 

[HomesteaderWife]

Can't wait to hear when your visitors come, @Blooie

 

[Blooie]

Me either. I get downright obsessive waiting for that first one!

 

[HomesteaderWife]

I can understand! I think following your hint of hanging out a red cloth on the line was good luck! I tied my bandanna out right after I put the feeder out this afternoon

 

[Yowza Wowza]

I’ve had hummers all year round, though never experiencing a frenzy as some like to come by here and there. One likes to stick around and hog all the miel to himself.

They usually become active at dusk and three to four males in particular like battling it out in the yard over the feeder.