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

[Larry Caldwell]

I just put up another feeder, not because of traffic. We have a little Rufous rooster who attacks any bird trying to use his feeder, except for hens of his own species. He's a cocky little guy and makes it hard on other birds. The Annas are peaceful and get along with everyone, so now they have an alternate spot to sip.

 

[Wakey]

Yesterday was the first time I saw more than 1 HB since I put the feeders out a month ago.
Last year started late, so I was worried, but it ended up being the best season in the 8 years I've been here.
An hour East of Atlanta..

 

[goeduck]

We are now in the late spring dip in feeding. Too many flowers and bugs to compete with.

I did read that female hummingbirds need wood ash in their diet. I have not figured out how to put some out for them that doesn't make a mess in the wind and rain. I tend to load up my burn piles during the year with brush until next fall, hopefully they can still get to the ash.

 

[kenmbz]

We are up to the usual 2 at least from what I can see, usually only show up at sunset.

 

[oosik]

The initial two were both females. Now there are four - two pairs. SO.... it would appear that the female of the species is the "explorer" around these parts.

 

[Gem99ultra]

They're back! For a long while we were seeing 1 or less. Suddenly we have 20-40. I don't know why, but we're happy to have them visiting for the Summer.

 

[ArlyA]

Our population is close to average here. That would be Rubies.

 

[kenmbz]

I think we are finally up to 3, which is about normal for us at this feeder.

 

[LouNY]

Only one pair it looks like this year. Usually have 2 pair occasionally 3 pair.

 

[ArlyA]

Only one pair it looks like this year. Usually have 2 pair occasionally 3 pair.

You know they don't live or travel in pairs, correct? The males only job for Rubies is to mate and protect there feeding area.