What I see in my backyard...

[skimonkey]

Really? What do bummers look like.

Darn spellcheck!!

Let me correct that--hummer/hummingbirds! it did it again and I had to correct it!

 

[scifan57]

Darn spellcheck!!

Let me correct that--hummer/hummingbirds! it did it again and I had to correct it!

That spellcheck is a real bummer isn't it?

 

[skimonkey]

That spellcheck is a real bummer isn't it?

LOL--darn right it is! LOL!

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[LannyC]

I read that the less sugar you put the more hummingbirds you get and will cause less of a territorial issue.

I wish! But no, that's not true. Like most wild animals, a hummingbird treats every scrap of food as if it were the last one on the planet, to be defended vigorously against usurpers. Rather, hang more feeders to attract more birds, assuming the birds are already in the area. (You can't attract birds that aren't there.)

If one bossy hummer successfully defends multiple feeders, hang the feeders out of sight of each other. Then each will get its own little tyrant. OTOH, if there are so many birds at one time that defense is impossible, the bully will give up; in that case, cluster feeders together to create a swarm. Hummer swarms are incredible fun!

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[skimonkey]

I wish! But no, that's not true. Like most wild animals, a hummingbird treats every scrap of food as if it were the last one on the planet, to be defended vigorously against usurpers. Rather, hang more feeders to attract more birds, assuming the birds are already in the area. (You can't attract birds that aren't there.)

If one bossy hummer successfully defends multiple feeders, hang the feeders out of sight of each other. Then each will get its own little tyrant. OTOH, if there are so many birds at one time that defense is impossible, the bully will give up; in that case, cluster feeders together to create a swarm. Hummer swarms are incredible fun!

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That's good to know, Lanny! So far we have two feeders up and looking for a third next weekend. I don't think we have flocks coming to our feeder. It was consistent last year, but certainly not swarms as some of my friends have it! Would love to see that, though!

Thanks for the info again . Will keep you posted!

 

[dianne137]

Scimonkey I can tell superior knowledge here and Lanny says my info is incorrect about the dandelions.

 

[dianne137]

I see a beautiful summer like morning...I really have to dust off my camera because this hot weather is really speeding up the blooming and expiring of foliage.Spent blossoms abound!

 

[SjoerdAch]

i live inside a city so i won't see any animals except cats and birds

 

[skimonkey]

Scimonkey I can tell superior knowledge here and Lanny says my info is incorrect about the dandelions.

It's worth a try at least! Hey, maybe it does work for your friend, you know?

I see a beautiful summer like morning...I really have to dust off my camera because this hot weather is really speeding up the blooming and expiring of foliage.Spent blossoms abound!

Yes-dust off your camera and take some nice pics of your Spring bloom!

 

[skimonkey]

i live inside a city so i won't see any animals except cats and birds

Well--that's good enough for me! Cats and birds are great to see around your area, sjoerdach! !

 

[skimonkey]

Speaking of cardinals--here's a male and female feeding and enjoying the sun!

 

[leelai]

Speaking of cardinals--here's a male and female feeding and enjoying the sun!

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Lovely photo

So I guess the male is the one with lovely bright colours?

 

[skimonkey]

Lovely photo

So I guess the male is the one with lovely bright colours?

Yes, you got that right! The females is being shy and hiding behind a sprout of grass! For some reason, we have had a lot of cardinals visit this year--it's so nice to see them all!

 

[dianne137]

those Cardinals are beautiful birds.I never see them here on the west coast but woke up in a coastal sand dune brush area in Mexico surrounded by them.Stunning.

 

[skimonkey]

those Cardinals are beautiful birds.I never see them here on the west coast but woke up in a coastal sand dune brush area in Mexico surrounded by them.Stunning.

They are just a stunning and brilliant colored bird. My husband believes that it is part or similar to the Finch family, but I haven't seen or read yet of the relationship.

I bought this app from Audobon during their weekly special last month.





This is the range where Cardinals are present.





...and here is a description they give for Cardinals!

Can you tell I love this Bird App!

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