sm1mex Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 They are not coming to my feeder now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 We have many in backyard.....some are offspring that hatched in nests hanging from bougainvillea. We don't put out feeders---enough natural nectar from flowers. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 Really not a good idea to feed wildlife, it creates a dependency and distortion in populations. We have plenty in our yard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 We have them come all the time when flowers are blooming. NO FEEDER. pedro kertesz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsnob Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 I have lotz and I have flowers they like year round, and they nest in my Bougainvillas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tingting Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 I can't send you any hummingbirds, but how about some bats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsnob Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 I got lots of bats also at night, if you want to come over with a net we can catch some, but I will not give you any of my Humming Birds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 Now is when the high numbers from April-June decline. Where they go who knows. Depending on the type they come and go. The largest numbers here seem to be Violet Crowned which stay high year round but whose numbers are much higher in April-June. Also Broad billed increase in those months. Right now most common are Violet crowned, Broad Billed and Berylline. Rufus are here a couple of weeks a year on their migration from Oaxaca to Alaska. Bumble Bee, Black Chinned, Sparkling Tailed Woodstar, are seasonal as well. A Broad Billed male on my finger. Violet Crowned, Broad Billed, and Berylline enjoying a meal together 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whipstock Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 2 hours ago, Tingting said: I can't send you any hummingbirds, but how about some bats? Are they from a lab, by chance? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm1mex Posted July 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 I don’t have any flowers in my yard. Replaced everything with cactus because of cutter ants. The only h-birds I have are gray/silver breast and dark on top. Wish I had them like in the picture above. Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 6 minutes ago, sm1mex said: I don’t have any flowers in my yard. Replaced everything with cactus because of cutter ants. The only h-birds I have are gray/silver breast and dark on top. Wish I had them like in the picture above. Beautiful. Sounds like you have the most common, Violet Crowned like my Icon. The males head will show the violet color when viewed in the sun from above. The color is not as strong on females and young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnMama Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 Great photos mostlylost. My Mexico hummer photos were on a portable harddrive that was liberated during a recent move. Here is a favorite from our house in the Colorado high country: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stream Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 8 hours ago, sm1mex said: They are not coming to my feeder now. Maybe try adding a birdbath They have to stay cool with the super high metabolism they have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elevator Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 I have at least 15-20 using my feeders all day. The overwhelming evidence, given by naturalists, is that the use of feeders in no way harms, if they are kept clean, or disposes the critters towards being dependent on the feeders. I actually held one in my hand for the first time last week. I think he was a really old rascal, because he flew much slower than his friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stream Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 Could be if you keep topping off giving the high sugar content water a chance to grow stuff something in there isn't liked. If it's store bought maybe somethings wrong with it. Maybe they like shaded feeders more or just have a better area where everyone elses feeders are. They have to have a nest someplace. Guy in Ajijic Jerry I think found a nest on a potted plant under a roof overhang. Could even be when they feed you aren't watching. Even somebody trimming plants disturbing their nesting area could of gotten them to take off. Migrating could of been the reason. Nesting material not available. Plenty of neighbors have feeders and the pandemic might of gotten day dreamers to buy feeders for something to watch while locked up. Sounds like there's lots of them out there and well fed so that's good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen White Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 Lots of rain means more natural food sources so less dependency on feeders. Many are also nesting now so spend a lot of time hunting tiny insects to feed nestlings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcscats Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 13 hours ago, Stream said: Maybe try adding a birdbath They have to stay cool with the super high metabolism they have. Exactly we don't have A feeder but a ten foot wide fishpond is a favorite watering hole for the Hummers. They swoop down and pick up water and sit in a nearby tree and clean themselves. Goldfish don't bother them. Animals come from all over to get water. Give it a try if you have the room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 Quite a few humminbirds have gone north for the summer there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 I guess they are all visiting my garden in upper Chula Vista as we see a lot of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside7 Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 Many years ago I attended a bird banding group. The interesting way of banding a hummingbird was to place the complete body in a cardboard tube from a toilet roll, when the bird seemed to go relaxed and the tiny band was placed on it's leg, amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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