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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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 Posted - Mar 12 2015 : 7:17:49 PM
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today I found 2 lady bugs while weeding but what really got me all jazzed,,, was hearing a hummingbirds,,, so I make some nectar and hung it from our Birch tree,,, later in the day, sure as all get out, there were 2 hummers enjoying the nectar...the last one left about 10min ago... I can hardly wait for tomorrow to see if they return... or tell their friends! lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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CindyG
True Blue Farmgirl
293 Posts
Cindy
Fairfax
VA
USA
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Posted - Mar 13 2015 : 04:59:57 AM
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THAT is the true harbinger of Spring! How exciting. They are amazing little creatures.
Some cabins where we stay in Estes Park, CO used to have hummingbird feeders out (now removed because of bears), and while I know hummingbirds can be aggressive, these guys were out of their little pea-sized minds. Darting around even more than usual, constantly fighting, lots of really close near misses running into people, etc. It was crazy! I commented about it to the owners, who said they knew something was up and had switched from an "instant nectar" (nothing more than superfine sugar BTW) to making their own with table sugar, boiling water, etc. They thought maybe there was an additive of some kind in the instant nectar that was having an effect on the birds.
A little additional discussion revealed they were making the nectar half sugar and half water - yikes! The ratio is four parts water to one part sugar. The poor little hummingbirds were hopped up on one heck of a sugar high! They switched over to the correct ratio and over the next several days the birds calmed down to their normal level of activity, and we were wondering if maybe we should set up a tiny little HB rehab center for the transition : )
Enjoy your "flying jewels", Grace
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2015 : 10:55:30 AM
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omg! toooo funny. Hummers with a sugar high! lol!
Yep, I make the 1-4 mix, 1part sugar to 4 parts water, boil,,, and let cool before putting out into the feeders.
I do not add any colorants either.... the red top & bottoms on the feeders attracts the hummers quite nice... I have used yellow as well but did not attract as well, orange works,,, (I have even spray painted the glass part of the feeders w/a reddish orange paint to make the feeders more visible...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 17 2015 : 2:17:54 PM
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I've seen the ladybugs, but haven't seen any hummers yet!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2015 : 2:47:02 PM
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I am debating hanging a hummingbird feeder this year. I know they visit my neighbor's yard.... I would LOVE to have some here. The ladybugs have definitely arrived. And unfortunately fire ants have arrived again as well. Bleck! But I guess with the good comes the bad ;) Our crab apple trees are really budding as is our red bud. The evergreens are dropping an unbelievable amount of pollen at the moment. Spring is definitely here... just praying it stays for awhile and summer holds off!
~ Shannon
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13634 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13634 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13634 Posts |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Carole
New York
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2015 : 8:20:39 PM
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The subject peaked my curiosity! What would a farm gal have to say on the topic of Hummers! I'm thinking those large vehicles that are a combo of truck/SUV capable of surviving a battle field attack.
Well, I learned something tonight! You are not referring to those large four wheel beast but hummingbird! lol Maybe I need to get my head out of the city and back in farm country! lol Cheers!
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610
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(farmgirl blog) http://musingaboutthisandthat.blogspot.com/
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Edited by - ceridwen on Mar 19 2015 5:05:03 PM |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Carole
New York
USA
899 Posts |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2015 : 12:50:30 PM
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I saw and heard the first hummingbird of the season yesterday. Such a beautiful sound!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Mar 21 2015 : 1:15:07 PM
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We're expecting snow tonight, our hummers don't usually show up until mother's day. Grace, you're a hoot.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13634 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13634 Posts |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2015 : 11:43:04 AM
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We have hung three hummingbird feeders, and this past week have had to refill them every day!!!!!!!!!!! This morning I counted twelve hummingbirds. The sound is incredible!!!!!!!!!!!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2015 : 7:08:20 PM
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I know, the "Vhooot" sound they make as they fly uber close always makes me laugh, not to mention their little hummy chirps...
I only have 2-3 each day, but they come every morning and then again later in the day just before sunset... I love watching them from my kitchen window.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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2 Hummers today...
