RawBudzski
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Uhh yea I just got a call from Disney and they want Bambi Back.
That's sweet! I wish they came around here like that.Finally got my camera to work. Here are some pictures of the hummingbird hoard that has descended on us.
The second to the last picture shows a black cap on the right. This little demon has been dodging and avoiding my camera for days. I finally got a good shot of him. I'm still trying to get a good pic of the Star Throat.
This is the most we've ever had. I've counted up to thirty hovering and drinking at one time. We have two feeders (large feeders) and I have to fill them daily.That's sweet! I wish they came around here like that.
I use a mix that is purchased through an online store for bird supplies. Both feeders are in the shade and I clean them out twice a week. Thank goodness there's no such thing as humidity around here or I would have to clean them daily.When Feeders are exposed to direct Sunlight, the Sun causes the water in the sugar water to evaperate, living a stronger sugar solution. This strong sugar solution can cause Liver failure, so beware. A saucer with a clean sponge in it with sugar water will attract Butterflies & Bees. The Experts can't agree on the proper sugar/water ratio. 4 to 1 or 5 to 1. I go the safest route, 5 to one ratio.
Same here. There at opposite ends of the back yard. We've had some really bad wildfires this year and a lot of the feeding areas are now charcoal and dust. They have been overwhelming the feeders in our area. Everyone is talking about how many we have in this valley right now. They're everywhere.My Mom had 30 or so flying around at any given time. During the Season, She had used 7 Lb's of Sugar. Experts say that for each one seen at the Feeder, that represents 6 or 7 more in the field. Also, I've read that they use the sugar as a quick protien that allows them the additional energy to "Catch" insects to eat.
Because they are SO territorial - guarding the food source-, I keep the feeders a long distance from each other.
woo hoo, i love the perky ears.Here she is, she's found a new spot to lay, guess she didn't care for the old dusty barn.
Gave me a scare the other day, she took off all day and I didn't see her till evening.
You're welcome, she heard my dog poking around in her area. I snapped a quick pic and left her be.woo hoo, i love the perky ears.
thank you.
Sorry about that Fdd. I was excited about my hummers... err... hummingbirds. We've never had this many. I'll be good from now on.so this is no longer the "baby deer" thread?
i have a yard full of hummingbirds as well. i even blow my own glass feeders. i got hundreds of pics, of hummingbirds.
where's baby?
you know, the little baby deer that was here last week? i miss her.
That thistle looks menacing.Here she is, she's found a new spot to lay, guess she didn't care for the old dusty barn.
Gave me a scare the other day, she took off all day and I didn't see her till evening.