They're here................ and they are moving north.

I just hung my feeders. I usually see one on/or around the middle of this month.


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They're here................ and they are moving north.

I just hung my feeders. I usually see one on/or around the middle of this month.


http://www.hummingbirds.net/images/map-rubythroat-us.gif

:clap: I will hang all mine by this weekend! :clap:

Remember..not too many will show up at first and they are picky about clean feeders and fresh nectar. They don't really come on strong until the end of June.

I haven't seen any yet, but I only put out 1 feeder on Saturday.

I haven't seen any yet, but I only put out 1 feeder on Saturday.

We're putting them out tomorrow. :yay:

edit: correction: She just put it out now... :lol:

Thanks for the map Sharon.


Rael..... interesting siggy :yay:

I'll put one out tomorrow.

Thanks for the map Sharon.


Rael..... interesting siggy :yay:

I had to click on it again. Don't want to change it...love that song. :lol:

Thanks Sharon........my first one was on the 22'nd last year, about a week later than '07.

I just happened to notice a hummer at my feeder. :yahoo:

It looks to be just resting. I didn't see it eat. I don't know how long it was there, but it sat for few minutes and then flew off.

I don't recall seeing hummers at my house. If I put out a feeder, are my chances of them stopping by better?

I just put a feeder out. This is my first year doing so. Will I get any hummingbirds? And how often should I clean/change it out? I was thinking once a week.

I don't recall seeing hummers at my house. If I put out a feeder, are my chances of them stopping by better?

Yes, since flowers are not very abundant in our area right now. If you don't want to bother with a feeder, plant some red salvia (see pic) when the weather gets warmer. I had 6 planters on my deck one year and the birds came by to feed.

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I just put a feeder out. This is my first year doing so. Will I get any hummingbirds? And how often should I clean/change it out? I was thinking once a week.Probably. Check the links for feeding and attracting.

Attracting Hummingbirds (http://www.hummingbirds.net/attract.html)

Hummingbird Food/Nectar (http://www.worldofhummingbirds.com/nectar.php)

Probably. Check the links for feeding and attracting.

Attracting Hummingbirds (http://www.hummingbirds.net/attract.html)

Hummingbird Food/Nectar (http://www.worldofhummingbirds.com/nectar.php)

Thank you. I have two butterfly bushes in front and actually put the feeder in between them. Looks like I choose well.

Yes, since flowers are not very abundant in our area right now.

Cool! I might pick up a feeder and some distilled water this weekend. I'd love to have the lil guys flying around my yard. :lol:

Haven't seen one yet, but the feeders are out and ready! Maybe this weekend!!

Are hummingbirds particular about the type of feeder? There's a tube that hangs from the bottom of the bottle, kinda' like a hamster water bottle, and the type that looks like a flower stuck in a vase.

Do I have to use distilled water, or can I just boil tap water?

Are hummingbirds particular about the type of feeder? There's a tube that hangs from the bottom of the bottle, kinda' like a hamster water bottle, and the type that looks like a flower stuck in a vase.

Do I have to use distilled water, or can I just boil tap water?

I don't even boil my water, I just use very hot water with sugar and I have all of the hummingbirds in Calvert County. :lol:

They are picky about cleanliness and that's about it. If you've never had a feeder before, you won't immediately have tons of birds. It takes some years as they return year after year (and apparently bring friends and family).

I don't even boil my water, I just use very hot water with sugar and I have all of the hummingbirds in Calvert County. :lol:

They are picky about cleanliness and that's about it. If you've never had a feeder before, you won't immediately have tons of birds. It takes some years as they return year after year (and apparently bring friends and family).

Actually, I get hummingbirds every year. I have tons of gladiola that they love. I'm sure I'll get more when I put the feeders out.