Up to five species of hummers today - Page 4 - Wildlife Gardeners

doccat5 · 05-09-2009, 06:36 PM

You are such a dreamer. What self respecting hummer would do that?

DesertSage · 08-06-2009, 02:46 PM

Well worth the wait but, I have my 11th species of hummers this year. A beautiful male Calliope has been at the feeders since lunch today. Having 6 species regularly coming with many be 50-60 individuals, five feeders no waiting. The feeders will be very busy until 21 August or so. Still missing White-eared and Beryylline and a Plain-capped Starthroat would be nice.

david

Carole · 08-06-2009, 03:01 PM

I have 3 ruby-throats in my yard right now. But I have always been jealous of Arizonans because they get so many beautiful hummers. When I had to travel to Arizona twice a semester for grad school, I always booked a few extra days so I could go hummer spotting. That was the one thing I looked forward to each time I went.

DesertSage I am truly jealous!

Equilibrium · 08-07-2009, 12:08 AM

I have only had two species of hummers. I am totally green with envy.

05-09-2009, 06:36 PM	#31
doccat5 Big Fat juicy WORM Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia, USA	You are such a dreamer. What self respecting hummer would do that? __________________ Earthworms are the intestines of the soil. –Aristotle

08-06-2009, 03:01 PM	#33
Carole Grub Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	I have 3 ruby-throats in my yard right now. But I have always been jealous of Arizonans because they get so many beautiful hummers. When I had to travel to Arizona twice a semester for grad school, I always booked a few extra days so I could go hummer spotting. That was the one thing I looked forward to each time I went. DesertSage I am truly jealous! __________________ Ecosystem Gardening: learning how to give a little back to wildlife by managing our properties sustainably, conserving natural resources, and creating welcoming habitats.

08-07-2009, 12:08 AM	#34
Equilibrium Official Plant Nerd Join Date: Dec 2008	I have only had two species of hummers. I am totally green with envy. __________________ "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Dr. Seuss

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

08-06-2009, 02:46 PM	#32
DesertSage Unicellular Fungi Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portal, Arizona	Well worth the wait but, I have my 11th species of hummers this year. A beautiful male Calliope has been at the feeders since lunch today. Having 6 species regularly coming with many be 50-60 individuals, five feeders no waiting. The feeders will be very busy until 21 August or so. Still missing White-eared and Beryylline and a Plain-capped Starthroat would be nice. david