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Where is Hummingbird?

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Where is Hummingbird?

Post by PT7 » Sun Aug 11, 2019 2:38 pm

He is actually pretty easy to see, unlike trying to find Waldo!

I was walking passed my kitchen sliding door when I saw this little guy enjoying a Sunday lunch. Surprised how long he stayed as I ran to the bedroom closet to get my camera. I was able to get four photos of him, all in flight, while enjoying his meal.

Sure was a fun visit for me; glad he stopped by. And I know he left with a contented tummy! :D
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Re: Where is Hummingbird?

Post by markiver54 » Sun Aug 11, 2019 3:36 pm

Great pics, they seem to love the Lantana.
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Re: Where is Hummingbird?

Post by Vaquero » Sun Aug 11, 2019 4:19 pm

We've got a couple, the other day I was out on the deck by the grill, and one came up to the feeder that was only five feet away.
He was there for a couple minutes.
Not as many as we usually have this year, though.

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Re: Where is Hummingbird?

Post by CT_Shooter » Sun Aug 11, 2019 4:55 pm

PT7 wrote:
Sun Aug 11, 2019 2:38 pm
Sure was a fun visit for me; glad he stopped by. And I know he left with a contented tummy! :D
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Great photos and such a wonderful assembly of potted, flowering plants, PT7. But, your photos are of a "she". Males sport a ruby colored bib about their throats. :) I'm sure you'll see her mate with his red flag, too. I love these little creatures and have several nesting and flitting about my yard.

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Re: Where is Hummingbird?

Post by BigAl52 » Sun Aug 11, 2019 6:07 pm

My wife loves to watch them She has like 3 or 4 feeders out for them. We have one or two that pay us a visit now and then.
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Post by Mags » Sun Aug 11, 2019 6:47 pm

We have a couple feeders and flowers on our deck too. Frequently get buzzed and hover fly bys when sitting out there.
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Post by markiver54 » Sun Aug 11, 2019 6:54 pm

When up at our cabin, I have actually held a feeder in my hand and they were right in front of my face! Pretty amazing!
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Re: Where is Hummingbird?

Post by CT_Shooter » Sun Aug 11, 2019 8:13 pm

Amazing is right, Mark. When they are that close, especially just above your head, they sound just like the light saber in Star Wars! Humming.... They do not fear people at all.
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When up at our cabin, I have actually held a feeder in my hand and they were right in front of my face! Pretty amazing!
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Re: Where is Hummingbird?

Post by markiver54 » Sun Aug 11, 2019 9:49 pm

CT_Shooter wrote:
Sun Aug 11, 2019 8:13 pm
Amazing is right, Mark. When they are that close, especially just above your head, they sound just like the light saber in Star Wars! Humming.... They do not fear people at all.
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When up at our cabin, I have actually held a feeder in my hand and they were right in front of my face! Pretty amazing!
Very true! :D they are in a class of their own. Amazing little creatures. It helps that their poop is clear also! :lol:
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Post by BigAl52 » Sun Aug 11, 2019 9:55 pm

Had 3 on the patio tonight stocking up out of the feeders. One right above my head. They are so cool
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Post by Mags » Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:03 pm

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Ya for awhile. Some of our feeders are window feeders. Those that suction cup to the window. That poop drizzles down the window clear no problem, below that on the siding it eventually turns black and is hard to clean off.
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... It helps that their poop is clear also! :lol:
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Re: Where is Hummingbird?

Post by markiver54 » Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:15 pm

Mags wrote:
Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:03 pm
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Ya for awhile. Some of our feeders are window feeders. Those that suction cup to the window. That poop drizzles down the window clear no problem, below that on the siding it eventually turns black and is hard to clean off.
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... It helps that their poop is clear also! :lol:
Just their special way of letting you know they love you Mags! :lol: beyond that; get out that pressure washer I guess. I know you must own one. :D
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Re: Where is Hummingbird?

Post by JEBar » Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:38 pm

nicely done ... its been several years since I've seen one

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Re: Where is Hummingbird?

Post by Mags » Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:44 pm

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I do own a pressure washer. But care is needed not to blast the paint off and chew up the wood. Even so a little etch in the paint is left where the poop ate the paint. :lol:
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Mags wrote:
Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:03 pm
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Ya for awhile. Some of our feeders are window feeders. Those that suction cup to the window. That poop drizzles down the window clear no problem, below that on the siding it eventually turns black and is hard to clean off.
markiver54 wrote:
Sun Aug 11, 2019 9:49 pm
... It helps that their poop is clear also! :lol:
Just their special way of letting you know they love you Mags! :lol: beyond that; get out that pressure washer I guess. I know you must own one. :D
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Mags wrote:
Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:44 pm
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I do own a pressure washer. But care is needed not to blast the paint off and chew up the wood. Even so a little etch in the paint is left where the poop ate the paint. :lol:
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Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:15 pm
Mags wrote:
Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:03 pm
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Ya for awhile. Some of our feeders are window feeders. Those that suction cup to the window. That poop drizzles down the window clear no problem, below that on the siding it eventually turns black and is hard to clean off.
Just their special way of letting you know they love you Mags! :lol: beyond that; get out that pressure washer I guess. I know you must own one. :D
:lol: maybe time to move the feeders.
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Re: Where is Hummingbird?

Post by Mags » Mon Aug 12, 2019 1:58 am

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:D This time of year (warm) yes. Window feeders are used in Winter on windows to keep the feeders from freezing. With getting the house painted, we won't use the window feeder going forward (I hope).
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Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:48 pm
Mags wrote:
Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:44 pm
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I do own a pressure washer. But care is needed not to blast the paint off and chew up the wood. Even so a little etch in the paint is left where the poop ate the paint. :lol:
markiver54 wrote:
Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:15 pm


Just their special way of letting you know they love you Mags! :lol: beyond that; get out that pressure washer I guess. I know you must own one. :D
:lol: maybe time to move the feeders.
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Re: Where is Hummingbird?

Post by markiver54 » Mon Aug 12, 2019 10:22 am

Must confess, we have a window feeder as well, but the house is brick.
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Re: Where is Hummingbird?

Post by Vaquero » Sun Aug 18, 2019 12:19 pm

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Post by PT7 » Sun Aug 18, 2019 12:31 pm

Ah!! What a beeautiful photo, Vaquero. The hummer and friends almost look like they're enjoying the time together. ;)
Where did you take it?

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Re: Where is Hummingbird?

Post by Vaquero » Sun Aug 18, 2019 2:07 pm

Not mine, stolen :lol:
But when I saw it, I knew it would fit here. :roll:

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