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    Hummingbird epiphany

    Today I was topping off the nectar for the hummingbirds. I have previously posted about their lack of appreciation for my efforts.

    So as the little nectar guzzlers glared at me from nearby trees it occurred to me.

    These are not feeders they are bird bongs.

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    so true, so true!
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    I took the easy route, I have several Formosa trees in and around my yard.

    The little rascals sure do like it when the pink flowers bloom.

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    Got a big mimosa tree too. The little suckers swarm it and still fight over the bird bongs.

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    They like to loiter near the morning glory flowers and glare at me when I start the truck.

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    When a feeder is out (have 3) the little buggers will come to a window when they see me and fuss. Then they will buzz around my head and arms while I am filling the feeder.

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    When we bought our farm the owners kept going on and on about how many hummingbirds come here. I politely said I didnt give a crap......now, 5 years later I am obsessed with the little speed.demons.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rockrat View Post
    When a feeder is out (have 3) the little buggers will come to a window when they see me and fuss. Then they will buzz around my head and arms while I am filling the feeder.
    Ours will fly to my gf's window when she is working (works from home) to let her know I need to fill it again. Same porch just a lil bit away from the feeder. They are really interesting and can get territorial. Love watching them. I make my own mix of just sugar and water.

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    Hummingbirds seem more abundant that usual, does anyone have a favorite recipe?

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    Those hummingbirds are crashing from a sugar high, what do you expect.LOL

    In Winter the Juncos hover in front of the glass door if I haven't put the food out in time.
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    I call it the "Hummingbird Wars". Right now in my back yard, I have 5 feeders. I am feeding at least 4 birds. I have 1 bird I call the bully, who guards/feeds on 2 of them. Yesterday and this morning, there were 30 birds around my backyard with multiple fights going on simultaneously. Really wild stuff.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JonB_in_Glencoe View Post
    Hummingbirds seem more abundant that usual, does anyone have a favorite recipe?

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    Are you guys loading up the 44 mags with walnut media again? Those better not be deep fried carpenter bees on that plate

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    Our hummers are very used to us. They work the flowers on the deck just feet away. But I do wonder about the sugar. Bad for us but o.k. for them?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cosmic_Charlie View Post
    But I do wonder about the sugar. Bad for us but o.k. for them?
    They have a real high metabolism, and a heart rate of about 6-700 beats per minute.
    They'll still eat enough flower sap for various minerals & such, but the pickings are a little slim in some areas.
    For them, sugar water supplements their diet, and is also like putting Nitro Methane drag racing fuel in your lawn mower.
    And they like it.

    From what I've read, 4 to 1 is right for them.
    I've heard that red dyed store bought powder mix is actually bad for them.

    We're seeing more and more here in the last week or two.
    They'll be starting to come down South to tank up for their winter migration.
    We have 4-5 'regulars' now, but in the next month or so, we should be getting 20-30 more as they prepare to go to Mexico.
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    ^^yup. I mix one up of boiling water to 1/4 cup of sugar and let cool. Basically one cup of water in microwave is 1 1/2 -2 minutes on high. Mix then let cool.

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    I use the same recipe for them as for Spotted Owls.

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    well the red dont hurt , but it keeps algae from the feeder. want some fun catch one by the tale. they like to fight but you will have 20 on you like smell on you know

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    They have been going nuts around my feeder this past week also have a trumpet vine for them I will miss seeing them when they fly south probably in the next few weeks
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    Quote Originally Posted by too many things View Post
    well the red dont hurt , but it keeps algae from the feeder. want some fun catch one by the tale. they like to fight but you will have 20 on you like smell on you know
    You must be awwwful fast on the draw ifffins you catch hummingbirds by the tail

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