It's Spring, Hummingbirds Heading North

[dsquire]

Does anyone want to report their hummingbirds returning. It will probably be a few weeks before they make it to Southern Ontario.

Cheers

Don

 

[Kays Supply]

We have put some feeders out for the scouts , but none so far here in S Illimois.

 

[dsquire]

Glad to see that you are watching and have the feed ready as they come North. Hopefully the scouts will spot them and pass the word around about the free food and rest stop.

Most of the watchers seem to be stuck watching them go South and can't seem to get turned around. I tried to leave them a gentle reminder but they all ignored it so I figured a new thread going in the proper direction was in order.

Cheers :drink:

Don

 

[Kays Supply]

I just today planted my Castor Bean seeds. The birds love to sit in with the large leaves and wait their turn to eat.

 

[Mousefield]

We have had feeders out for a few days. No sign of them yet. We have had some cold, windy and rainy (with a bit of snow mixed in) weather the past few weeks so they might just be waiting for it to warm up a bit.

 

[Ken45101]

Actually
Hummingbird Migration Maps
shows the ruby throated humming birds have started to arrive in southern Ontario this week. Just in the last few days, there have been a lot more sightings all across Ohio.

Ken

 

[Kyle241]

Haven't seen any here yet but we don't have our feeders up yet. Going to do that today as those males will not have anything to feed on otherwise.

 

[sam5570]

we been watching but so far no birds my wife puts out 4 feeders i love to sit on deck and watch them fight over a spot on the feeder 1 problem we do have with them is my garage is about 50 yards from feeders and if i leave doors up they fly in and won't go out and the sealing is to high to catch them so they die

 

[S. Shaner]

Here in Western PA I always put the feeders out on tax day - 4/15. they usually show up a few days later. The Juncos are almost gone, so it's time for the Hummers. No real winter this year anyway!

 

[psvfd]

Had one show Sat. the 17th and another on the 19th Southeast Louisiana.

 

[Mousefield]

Saw the first one yesterday. :thumbsup:

 

[jonyyuma]

No hummers here yet. I raised my cleaned Purple martin house saturday, and two sparrows promptly started a nest. Sunday I lowered it and removed sparrows..Leave it down until i see scouts?

 

[dsquire]

Saw the first one yesterday. :thumbsup:

Glad to see the first one has arrived for you. Nothing here as yet but with this crazy weather who knows.

Cheers :drink:

Don

 

[dsquire]

Hi all

I haven't seen any of our little friends lately so guess they have all headed south for warmer climates. Keep the feed dish full as they may be hungry.

Cheers

Don