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Wed, Oct 19, 05 at 10:15
| haven't seen any hummingbirds now in about 2 weeks.should i pack up the feeder for the winter? tia for any info. |
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| We had one sitting on the feeder yesterday here in Glencoe. We usually have several around the various feeders. I think this last little chill at nite may have persuaded them to begin their migration. rj |
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- Posted by OutsidePlaying 7/No. Ala (My Page) on Wed, Oct 19, 05 at 15:32
| I haven't seen any here either (NE Morgan County), but am leaving the feeder up since it's been so warm. We might get a few headed south from places up nawth. |
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| Haven't seen any in the last 2 weeks but left the feeders up just in case thee was a late one & yes, I had one filling up today. I think I will leave them up until the 1st of Nov. Betty |
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| I am near Dothan and have not seen a hummer in over 3 weeks. I think that are gone. It will not hurt to leave out a feeder for a few more weeks just in case one comes by. I have plenty of flowers still blooming to take care of a stragler. |
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- Posted by eskimobaby87 z8AL (My Page) on Thu, Oct 27, 05 at 21:02
| My hummers are gone too. Have ya'll seen any of the golden finches yet? I've had a feeder up for a while because I usually get gobs of the little fellas in the winter but I haven't seen one yet. |
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| Bob Sargent--federally licensed hummingbird expert in Clay Alabama recommends that we leave at least one hummingbird feeder out all winter long. Remember to change the syrup frequently though--you may get a bird staying over for the season and/or a rarity who has strayed or been blown off the usual migratory course. For more information on this check with Bob's website at Rubythroat@aol.com--he can supply all kinds of info regarding birds (hummers are his specialty) plus pictures. If you are lucky enough to have an overwintering bird--call Bob and he will come and tag it for the birding research studies. |
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| thanks everyone for all your good information! |
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- Posted by TSmith2579 Z7B/8A-Alabama (tsmith2579@msn.com) on Fri, Oct 28, 05 at 20:35
| Is anyone growing Malvaviscus arboreus, sleeping hibiscus or Turk's turban? This was my first summer season to grow it. When the hummers came through a few weeks ago, they loved this plant. I'm definitely spreading it throughout the garden area. On hummer loved it so much that he did some serious feeding 6 feet from me while I watered one afternoon. has anyone else had s similar experience. Cut and paste the URL below to get info on www.wildflower2.org/NPIN/Plants/Detail.asp?Scientific_Name=Malvaviscus arboreus Terry |
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| Note: they love hot dry climates, and their roots are tough. It takes an atomic bomb to remove one completely once established. That is good for a natural fence. I love them. We used to pick the flowers and sip the nectar. I taught my granddaughter to do the same. |
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- Posted by Casa_Del_Gatos z8 AL (My Page) on Sun, Nov 20, 05 at 8:35
| "If you are lucky enough to have an overwintering bird--call Bob and he will come and tag it for the birding research studies." Wow, this guy must be good. I can't even catch our hummers with a camera, let alone tag them! |
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