Anyone else have an unusually large number of hummingbirds this year?

[om21braz]

More than normal here. I think the new feeder as the link shown below was really enjoyed. Probably up to 14-20 a couple weeks ago. Starting dwindling down last week.

Amazon.com : Perky-Pet HUMBAR4DTC Hummerbar Hummingbird Feeder, 4' : Garden & Outdoor

 

[sixdogs]

Here in South Central VA. I didn't have any earlier but I noticed that yesterday I have a least 3 pairs today and it is fun time just watching them I don't know if they are just passing through or hanging out for a few days. There is one and he is control of the feeder I only have one but if I see numbers go up I'll put out more feeders.

I read that you need the feeders first so the birds can tell their buddies and travelers that it's there. If you put it up they will show up kind of thing.

 

[BoylermanCT]

We have 3 pair that come to our place each year. Would be cool to have a swarm of them for a visit!

 

[japody]

We have been swamped with the hummers. 20 - 30 at a time and you can see more waiting in the trees. We have 7 feeders up. They hold 30 ounces and have to be refilled every 3 days. We're in Southern VA near the NC line.

 

[Alan W.]

Too much going on this year I forgot to set mine out. Apparently they went to my neighbors feeders. He told me he was swamped with them this year.

Back in the early 90s we had large amounts but they got fewer as the years went by until we were having 10 or so at most. Maybe they are on an upswing. Will pickup a few extra feeders for nextyear.

My son use to hold the feeder and they would swarm around him and land on him. He thought it was funny.

 

[goeduck]

I have a lot in the spring then it tapers off every year. They are around all the time but seem to be feeding as much on flowers as the feeders. Before they take off south the feeder activity picks up.

 

[Gem99ultra]

10x more than last year. They're emptying 3 feeders daily. Love 'em.

 

[sixdogs]

We recognize the HB's that were around for the summer and they must have gone south already. The birds now feeding must be the transients flying through from the north and just bulking up at our feeders. They look much different than our summer locals.

 

[goeduck]

We recognize the HB's that were around for the summer and they must have gone south already. The birds now feeding must be the transients flying through from the north and just bulking up at our feeders. They look much different than our summer locals.

Good eye!

 

[GirlWhoWantsTractor]

Just my usual pair! When the feeder is empty, they will fly in front your face and hover there, to let you know.