Hummingbird Rescue

[BS Gal (Premo)]

Originally Posted by cattitude

If they aren't injured and are just worn out, the best thing is to get them to the feeder. I've had them knock themselves out fighting and just put them to the feeder and actually put their little bill in the feeder and they drink and perk right up. It is so cool to see.

It would not stop flying back and forth, back and forth, back and forth WAY up high and would not go less than about 2' from the ceiling. It was really cool when we finally figured out how to get the feeder up there. A real group effort. I was not about to leave work until we figured something out. He would have died. He was exhausted.

[Hessian]

Tell them you want a couple free oil changes or you'll go down to Napa/Brandywine auto and spill the story about two mechanics saving a 1/2 oz Bird with feeders & poles...They will die from embarrassment and give you what you want!

seriously: I like those birds: I was working outside today by their feeders and they buzzed me several times-it was funny. I did a display board on them and learned they migrate across the Gulf of Mexico!!!

[ItalianScallion (Premo)]

Hummingbirds burn incredible amounts of energy because of how fast they flap their wings. If they don't find nourishment fast, they can die from exhaustion. Why they don't stop and rest is nature's doing. Also, they are like flies & bees, in that, by instinct, they fly upward. You can catch flies & wasps & bees in a jar and turn it upside down and they won't fly downward to get out of the jar. The same with the hummingbirds but it's also possible that, if they saw light up near the ceiling, they'd naturally fly toward it.

[BS Gal (Premo)]

Originally Posted by ItalianScallion

Hummingbirds burn incredible amounts of energy because of how fast they flap their wings. If they don't find nourishment fast, they can die from exhaustion. Why they don't stop and rest is nature's doing. Also, they are like flies & bees, in that, by instinct, they fly upward. You can catch flies & wasps & bees in a jar and turn it upside down and they won't fly downward to get out of the jar. The same with the hummingbirds but it's also possible that, if they saw light up near the ceiling, they'd naturally fly toward it.

We had turned all the lights out in the shop and left the HUGE garage doors open. I was thinking it would head toward the sunlight outside, but he was just freaked out.

[BS Gal (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Hessian

Tell them you want a couple free oil changes or you'll go down to Napa/Brandywine auto and spill the story about two mechanics saving a 1/2 oz Bird with feeders & poles...They will die from embarrassment and give you what you want!

seriously: I like those birds: I was working outside today by their feeders and they buzzed me several times-it was funny. I did a display board on them and learned they migrate across the Gulf of Mexico!!!

[Rael (Premo)]

I forgot about this story, a good one.

I also forget exactly when the hummingbirds start showing up around here in the spring, we want to be ready when they do. Start filling up their feeder now? Early April?

[cattitude (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Rael

I forgot about this story, a good one.

I also forget exactly when the hummingbirds start showing up around here in the spring, we want to be ready when they do. Start filling up their feeder now? Early April?

Mid to end of April but usually it's not too many. Then they head off to mate around the middle of May and then come back full force in June. That all depends on temperature and rain.

[belvak (Premo)]

We always start filling the feeders early- to mid-April. Hummingbirds are neat!!

[Rael (Premo)]

Originally Posted by cattitude

Mid to end of April but usually it's not too many. Then they head off to mate around the middle of May and then come back full force in June. That all depends on temperature and rain.

Originally Posted by belvak

We always start filling the feeders early- to mid-April. Hummingbirds are neat!!

Merci beaucoup !

[NikkoBlues (Premo)]

I'll never forget the hummingbird that was stuck in my garage. Scooping that tiny thing up into my hands and feeling his warm little body and crazy beating heart. And then walking outside, opening my hands, and ZIP gone. One of the best experiences ever.