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Please Don't take your Jummingbird feeders down yet
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Posted by penny1947 z6 WNY (My Page) on Tue, Sep 29, 09 at 15:41
There are still plenty of hummers moving down from Canada . I just got a migrant last evening and she was a very hungry/thristy little tub. When she finally discovered the feeder after battling the high wind and rain to reach the flowers she sat their on the perch and sipped for several minutes almost non stop. She came back to the feeder several times right up until dark and was back again before dawn this morning.
So even if it has been a while since you have had any hummers in your yard, please leave at least one feeder in an open area where the migrants can spot it as they make their way southward. Leave it up at least 2-3 weeks after you have seen your last hummer and longer if you are able to maintain it. It could be the difference to whether or not these juveniles are able to survive the migration. I leave 1 or 2 feeders up until the temps reach freezing.
Penny
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RE: Please Don't take your Jummingbird feeders down yet
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| Hey Penny can I leave my Hummingbird feeder up too??? ok couldn't help it im a smart a** |
RE: Please Don't take your Jummingbird feeders down yet
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| Sure You can Husky LOL! Seriously my last hummer just left this week and I know that there are still some up north passing through. Y'all know what a passion I have for these little birds. Penny |
RE: Please Don't take your Jummingbird feeders down yet
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| There are still reports of hummers in Jersey and Michigan as of this morning (Sat. Oct. 24th. Penny |
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