Hummingbird Progress 2
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by Triss on April 17, 2006 02:27 AM
Thanks for starting a new one Loz.
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We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart.
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We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart.
by Thornius on April 17, 2006 05:25 AM
I washed out both of my hummer feeders with white vinegar today and refilled them. they are both in my front yard now. Double the red, double the .......erm.......uh......birds.
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A bird in the hand......can sometimes be a mess.
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A bird in the hand......can sometimes be a mess.
by loz on April 17, 2006 09:17 AM
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Not a problem Triss!!! This is just about the first thread I check anymore! ![[grin]](im/graemlins/grinnnn.gif)
I now have 5 feeders filled and at the ready!
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by bettyboop1948 on April 17, 2006 09:18 AM
Seen first hummer today on Easter,here in Missouri,I have 3 hanger's out for now,for them
Tomorrow hang another.Hope you start seeing alot now ,![[flower]](im/graemlins/flower.gif)
bettyboop1948
Maybe i will get a better pic of them
Tomorrow hang another.Hope you start seeing alot now ,
bettyboop1948
Maybe i will get a better pic of them
by afgreyparrot on April 17, 2006 08:48 PM
I think it's pretty weird how mine usually show up on the same day every year, no matter how early I put the feeders out. It's usually April 15th...tax day! I think it's been the 14th and the 16th just once, but the rest have been on the 15th.
And, this year they were all over Kentucky, but mine came on the 15th.
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Buckle up! It makes it harder for the aliens to suck you out of your car!
And, this year they were all over Kentucky, but mine came on the 15th.
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Buckle up! It makes it harder for the aliens to suck you out of your car!
by Thornius on April 17, 2006 10:39 PM
Many Species of birds arrive in a given area on the EXACT date each year. The reasons for this behavior is not clearly understood. Birds must have phenomenal internal clocks. ![[teacher]](im/graemlins/teacher.gif)
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A bird in the hand......can sometimes be a mess.
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A bird in the hand......can sometimes be a mess.
by loz on April 20, 2006 05:32 PM
Still no sighting reported in the panhandle of Maryland.... ![[Eek!]](im/eek.gif)
I've been watching A LOT the past few days now.
I've been watching A LOT the past few days now.
by melcon6 on April 20, 2006 06:35 PM
None in maine yet. ![[tears]](im/graemlins/crying.gif)
![[lala]](im/graemlins/lala.gif)
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINDY!!!!!!!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINDY!!!!!!!
by Thornius on April 21, 2006 01:11 AM
None in my yard in Nashville, TN, yet. But other yards in Nashville do have them now. I planted Salvia, Verbena, and Gladiolus, all red to attract more Hummingbirds.
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A bird in the hand......can sometimes be a mess.
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A bird in the hand......can sometimes be a mess.
by comfrey on April 21, 2006 01:04 PM
I am slow, but I did put my feeders up last Monday and today there were at least 3 at each feeder at the sametime, so they are definatley here!
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by Triss on April 21, 2006 01:19 PM
WOW, I wish I had that much activity. I have seen two in teh yard at the same time but the one that hangs out at mine most is a bully.
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We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart.
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We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart.
by melcon6 on April 21, 2006 06:35 PM
Hey Triss, we named one of ours last year "Bully", he guards the two feeders, perched in a small cherry tree that is between them!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINDY!!!!!!!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINDY!!!!!!!
by Triss on April 22, 2006 12:37 AM
I am hoping that feeders on every window will give us more hummers. The kids like watching them so much. I know I have more than one, but just not more than one at a time.
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We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart.
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We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart.
by slredmond on April 22, 2006 12:56 AM
Supposed to be in Michigan, but they haven't found me yet! I don't have too much in bloom yet except violas, and I don't think they are much interested.
Sad story about the neighborhood cardinal, though. He took a header into my neighbor's garage door window and didn't survive his attempt at fighting himself. So, I took him out and gave him a proper burial in the pet cemetery. Such an absolutely beautiful bird - it's too bad they get so shook up this time of year.
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Sandy R.
Sad story about the neighborhood cardinal, though. He took a header into my neighbor's garage door window and didn't survive his attempt at fighting himself. So, I took him out and gave him a proper burial in the pet cemetery. Such an absolutely beautiful bird - it's too bad they get so shook up this time of year.
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Sandy R.
by Triss on April 22, 2006 01:17 AM
Awww that is so sad.
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We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart.
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We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart.
by slredmond on April 22, 2006 11:30 PM
My hubby said he saw another one on the same day, that repeatedly flew into passenger window and side mirror on a truck - they get very confused.
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Sandy R.
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Sandy R.
by Triss on April 23, 2006 04:45 AM
Sounds like it, I have never seen a bird do that.
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We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart.
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We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart.
by loz on April 23, 2006 04:50 AM
Last summer I found a hummer on my front porch just laying there practically dead....
Mark picked it up and placed it up high on the feeder in the tree....but it never did make it!
Mark picked it up and placed it up high on the feeder in the tree....but it never did make it!
by melcon6 on April 23, 2006 01:07 PM
The hummers have not budged in almost a week, they're not getting any closer to Maine! Tapping my foot here..............
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINDY!!!!!!!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINDY!!!!!!!
by loz on April 24, 2006 08:51 AM
It's official!!! And I'm mad!
I walked over to moms across the street for a bit and when I came back Mark told me there was a male hummer on one of the feeder....that he sat there and watched it for a while...I've been sitting outside ever since then watching and I haven't caught a glimpse of it yet....but I'm reporting it for him!!!! First one reported in the pandhandle of MD.![[muggs]](im/graemlins/mugggggs.gif)
I walked over to moms across the street for a bit and when I came back Mark told me there was a male hummer on one of the feeder....that he sat there and watched it for a while...I've been sitting outside ever since then watching and I haven't caught a glimpse of it yet....but I'm reporting it for him!!!! First one reported in the pandhandle of MD.
by Triss on April 24, 2006 08:53 AM
Darn it all Loz. I am sorry you missed him. Hope he coems back for you soon!
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We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart.
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We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart.
by loz on April 24, 2006 09:01 AM
They seem to come back more towards dusk....I'll be watching more then. It's cool though that Mark got to see one....and that's one bird he really knows well...last year we sat out and watched them all summer long.
I reported it....so now I'll have to wait and see if it shows up on the map or not.
I reported it....so now I'll have to wait and see if it shows up on the map or not.
by Triss on April 24, 2006 09:16 AM
Hope it does Loz!
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We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart.
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We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart.
by porter57 on April 25, 2006 03:23 PM
no hummers yet here in st lou.
second cleaning and fill of feeders.
the one i bought at big lots.....
i found some drowned insects inside it.
maybe the cheap feeders arent such a good deal?
the one i spent more money on never had bugs inside it. i guess if you keep up with them its no big deal. something to keep an eye on none the less
second cleaning and fill of feeders.
the one i bought at big lots.....
i found some drowned insects inside it.
maybe the cheap feeders arent such a good deal?
the one i spent more money on never had bugs inside it. i guess if you keep up with them its no big deal. something to keep an eye on none the less
by Wrennie on April 26, 2006 12:20 AM
None here yet,but soon, my bleeding hearts are getting buds on them...
**tapping toe**checking watch**impatiently waiting**
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Summer Camp '07, July 14th weekend, won't you join us? 
summer camp thread 1, 2, 3,4
**tapping toe**checking watch**impatiently waiting**
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Summer Camp '07, July 14th weekend, won't you join us? summer camp thread 1, 2, 3,4
by Thornius on April 26, 2006 04:36 AM
(Thorn sneaks up to Phoenicia and ties HUNDREDS of artificial Hummers made of feathers and styrofoam to Wrennies feeders!) ![[devil]](im/graemlins/devil.gif)
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A bird in the hand......can sometimes be a mess.
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A bird in the hand......can sometimes be a mess.
by loz on April 26, 2006 09:39 AM
Guess who saw their very first hummer of the year this afternoon!
by Thornius on April 26, 2006 12:34 PM
I DIDN"T!!! ![[Mad]](im/mad.gif)
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A bird in the hand......can sometimes be a mess.
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A bird in the hand......can sometimes be a mess.
by melcon6 on April 26, 2006 12:49 PM
Me either!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINDY!!!!!!!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINDY!!!!!!!
by loz on April 26, 2006 01:31 PM
Guess it was me then! ![[tongue]](im/graemlins/neener.gif)
Sorry you two, you'll have them soon enough!
Sorry you two, you'll have them soon enough!
by Thornius on April 26, 2006 02:12 PM
Oh Yeah, Loz! But I'VE got Barn Swallows and Cedar Waxwings! Do you? ![[Razz]](im/tongue.gif)
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A bird in the hand......can sometimes be a mess.
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A bird in the hand......can sometimes be a mess.
by bettyboop1948 on April 26, 2006 02:26 PM
Well that was sure nice of you,to do
I have bird's here that hit my windows but
they have been lucky,Wonder why they do it![[dunno]](im/graemlins/dunno.gif)
bettyboop1948
I have bird's here that hit my windows but
they have been lucky,Wonder why they do it
bettyboop1948
by loz on April 26, 2006 03:19 PM
quote:I don't even know what they are
Originally posted by Thornius:
Oh Yeah, Loz! But I'VE got Barn Swallows and Cedar Waxwings! Do you?
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---but I just might have them Thorny! I just got lucky today...it was the only one I saw all day long....I was just outside at the right moment.
by melcon6 on April 26, 2006 10:29 PM
Oh yeah, well I've got Eastern Phoebes here
They come back every year and live under the eaves of the garage, nesting right on top of the outdoor light fixtures. They are a lot of fun to watch as they are a kind of Flycatcher and chase the bugs around dipping and looping through the air.
I'm kind of glad the hummers aren't back yet, and they must be real smart about the weather, we've been getting 30 degree nights again and I would worry so if they were here, I could picture them cold and shivering and huddled together in their teeny, tiny nests.![[scaredy]](im/graemlins/scaredy.gif)
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINDY!!!!!!!
They come back every year and live under the eaves of the garage, nesting right on top of the outdoor light fixtures. They are a lot of fun to watch as they are a kind of Flycatcher and chase the bugs around
dipping and looping through the air.I'm kind of glad the hummers aren't back yet, and they must be real smart about the weather, we've been getting 30 degree nights again and I would worry so if they were here, I could picture them cold and shivering and huddled together in their teeny, tiny nests.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINDY!!!!!!!
by Thornius on April 27, 2006 05:56 AM
Phhht, Melcon! I had Eastern Phoebes a month ago. They're OLLLLD news! I've got Eastern Kingbirds now. They're another flitting looping flycatcher that look like Batman.
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A bird in the hand......can sometimes be a mess.
I had Eastern Phoebes a month ago. They're OLLLLD news! I've got Eastern Kingbirds now. They're another flitting looping flycatcher that look like Batman.* * * *
A bird in the hand......can sometimes be a mess.
by obywan59 on April 27, 2006 04:59 PM
I've had a phoebe building a nest on top of a beam in my shed. They used to build there all the time the first 4 or 5 years after I built the shed, but this is the first time in about 5 or 6 years.
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Terry
May the force be with you
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Terry
May the force be with you
by Thornius on April 27, 2006 07:45 PM
Phoebes are GREAT birds. I LOVE their song. And they are fun to watch, too.
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A bird in the hand......can sometimes be a mess.
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A bird in the hand......can sometimes be a mess.
by melcon6 on April 28, 2006 12:15 AM
Thorny, I think I know why you don't have hummers yet! ![[thinker]](im/graemlins/idea.gif)
They know you're cheating on them looking at all those other birds and they are jealous and giving you the "silent treatment"!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINDY!!!!!!!
They know you're cheating on them looking at all those other birds and they are jealous and giving you the "silent treatment"!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINDY!!!!!!!
by loz on April 28, 2006 12:27 AM
Yep, maybe they're jealous.
by melcon6 on April 29, 2006 12:01 PM
They've been spotted in Maine! ![[shocked]](im/graemlins/shock.gif)
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINDY!!!!!!!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINDY!!!!!!!
by Thornius on April 29, 2006 02:30 PM
Hurry, Melcon! HURRY!!! GET YOR FEEDERS OUT!!!
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A bird in the hand......can sometimes be a mess.
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A bird in the hand......can sometimes be a mess.
by melcon6 on April 29, 2006 03:16 PM
THEY'RE OUT , THORNY, THEY'RE OUT!!!!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINDY!!!!!!!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINDY!!!!!!!
by plants 'n pots on April 29, 2006 04:30 PM
uh oh - did I miss them by not putting my feeders out? The past 5 years they have religiously returned between May 2-5.
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Lynne's knitting journal 
"I'm spayed, declawed, and housebound - how's YOUR day going???"
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Lynne's knitting journal "I'm spayed, declawed, and housebound - how's YOUR day going???"
by Triss on April 29, 2006 05:08 PM
Oh I hope you did not miss them Lynne!
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We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart.
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We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart.
by loz on April 29, 2006 05:19 PM
Jiffy was here today at my house and was lucky enough to get a picture of a teeny tiny hummer while we were sitting outside.
by Triss on April 29, 2006 05:34 PM
Did you have a good visit with her?
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We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart.
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We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart.
by melcon6 on April 29, 2006 11:55 PM
Lynne, from the hummers that they've actually tracked they do arrive at almost the exact same date year after year so I doubt you've missed yours, but I would PUT YOUR FEEDERS OUT NOW!!!!
Where can I read about Jiffy and Loz' visit??? where are the pictures?? ![[kissies]](im/graemlins/kissies.gif)
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINDY!!!!!!!
Where can I read about Jiffy and Loz' visit??? where are the pictures??
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINDY!!!!!!!
by loz on April 30, 2006 02:43 AM
There is a picture in the current CH.....560, page 5! We were both pretty tired when it was taken!LOL And it was a great visit! They showered up, did a little laundry, and we all went out to eat! It was fantastic!
by Triss on April 30, 2006 09:53 AM
That is just so exciting Loz that Jiffy loves close enough to be able to pop in every once in a while.
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We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart.
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We are all under the same stars... therefore we are never far apart.
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