Hummingbirds

upthesaukee · 05-03-2021, 07:38 AM

Hummingbirds 2021. I put out our feeder Sat. night, May 1 just before dusk. Sunday around 1230pm, my wife saw our first hummingbird. Doesn't hurt to have an azalea bush in full bloom 10 ft away.
Alton Bay, just outside Sandy point, 1/2 mile above the lake on the west side. Let the flitting and flying to and fro, and the territorial chasing fun begin

Dave

barefootbay · 05-03-2021, 09:52 AM

Also had one on Sat. and Sunday in Wolfeboro .

jeffk · 05-03-2021, 03:26 PM

Had one at our feeder in Center Harbor today.

dippasan · 05-06-2021, 12:25 PM

Saw 2 last Sunday

Tiny little guy's this time of year

hilltopper · 05-06-2021, 08:45 PM

Saw my first of the year in Meredith this afternoon. Over the last few hours I’ve seen multiple birds. Bats are out and about. Very few bees on the azalea bush which is strange (and concerning?).

DRH · 07-25-2021, 06:42 PM

We've got two hummingbird feeders here in Meredith and they are both quite busy. I took the following photo of a male as he approached one of the feeders yesterday.

Newbiesaukee · 07-26-2021, 10:47 AM

My three hummingbirds seem unusually active. It’s a little early for their bulking up for the trip south. Usually see that in mid-late August.

IrishEyes · 07-28-2021, 12:20 PM

I came here to post that my hummingbird feeder is the busiest I have seen it since they arrived in May. Apparently others are seeing the same activity. I was thinking this is how they feed before migrating south but it's only the end of July, way too early for this feeding frenzy. Maybe all the rain affected the flowers and plants they normally feed from.

hilltopper · 07-29-2021, 09:29 AM

It's possible the increased activity is due to babies that have already left the nest and are now fending for themselves.

trfour · 07-31-2021, 06:48 PM

Well worth the wait DRH, Thank You for sharing!

Slickcraft · 08-21-2021, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DRH

We've got two hummingbird feeders here in Meredith and they are both quite busy. I took the following photo of a male as he approached one of the feeders yesterday.

very nice and the photo went big time in today's LDS page 2

https://edition.pagesuite-profession...4-f3c1ee69f46e

DRH · 09-07-2021, 09:18 PM

Our male hummingbirds left about a week ago but the females are still here. We have at least 4, and probably more, females still actively visiting our feeders throughout each day. It's usually the males who aggressively defend "their" feeders against others wanting to get a drink, but now the females are aggressively defending the feeders and chasing other "intruding" females away. They are drinking quite a bit each day now, likely in preparation for their migration south soon.

Newbiesaukee · 09-08-2021, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DRH

Our male hummingbirds left about a week ago but the females are still here. We have at least 4, and probably more, females still actively visiting our feeders throughout each day. It's usually the males who aggressively defend "their" feeders against others wanting to get a drink, but now the females are aggressively defending the feeders and chasing other "intruding" females away. They are drinking quite a bit each day now, likely in preparation for their migration south soon.

Same situation here. Have not seen any today. It’s a little sad when they leave.

JTA · 09-09-2021, 05:22 PM

Saw at least one today.

DRH · 09-19-2021, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DRH

Our male hummingbirds left about a week ago but the females are still here. We have at least 4, and probably more, females still actively visiting our feeders throughout each day. It's usually the males who aggressively defend "their" feeders against others wanting to get a drink, but now the females are aggressively defending the feeders and chasing other "intruding" females away. They are drinking quite a bit each day now, likely in preparation for their migration south soon.

Early this past week we had female hummingbirds at our feeders constantly. We recognized several of the "locals" that had been coming to the feeders for some time, but we also saw new birds at the feeders that were likely just passing through. The birds were returning to the feeders frequently, loading up on nutrition.

Last Thursday it appeared that all the "locals" had left and we saw just one or two new birds that were apparently traveling through. On Friday there was no activity at the feeders at all, nor did any birds come yesterday. So it seems the hummers are now gone, at least in our area, and on their way south to warmer climates for the winter.

Marauder · 09-19-2021, 08:30 PM

One at my feeder today, so a few stragglers.

trfour · 04-03-2022, 06:22 PM

Hey Don, take a look at this when you have time...

https://www.voetcur.com/products/hummingbird-feeder

DRH · 04-03-2022, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by trfour

Hey Don, take a look at this when you have time...

https://www.voetcur.com/products/hummingbird-feeder

Thanks for that link, trfour. I've never seen a feeder like that before. It's interesting how many hummers they show feeding together at one time. The birds we get here are usually quite territorial and aggressive. We often see a dominant bird sit in the maple tree near our feeder and chase away any other bird that comes for a drink. Most of the dominant birds are male, but sometimes its a female that even goes after other males that dare to take a sip at "her" feeder.

trfour · 04-03-2022, 09:43 PM

Hi Don, maybe you could change the "domain".

Just thought of you and Dave when I came across it. Stay well my friend!

upthesaukee · 04-22-2022, 03:31 PM

I was going to start a new thread for 2022, but this 2021 thread only had 18 responses.

I put my feeder out yesterday. I looked at a hummingbird migration map and there are a few sightings in Southern New Hampshire already. Most of the heavier sightings have been in Central and Southern Massachusetts, and Connecticut, and points South.

It won't be long now.

Dave

DRH · 04-22-2022, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

I was going to start a new thread for 2022, but this 2021 thread only had 18 responses.

I put my peter out yesterday. I looked at a hummingbird migration map and there are a few sightings in Southern New Hampshire already. Most of the heavier sightings have been in Central and Southern Massachusetts, and Connecticut, and points South.

It won't be long now.

Dave

Thanks for the update, Dave. We haven't put our hummer feeder out yet, but we will in the near future.

In the meantime we have many birds coming each day to our "regular" feeders, and they have returned in full force this spring. Of course the bears are out now so we bring the feeders in at dusk and put them back out in the morning to avoid potential problems.

At this point we have red winged blackbirds, cardinals, chickadees, nuthatches, titmice, downy woodpeckers, snowy woodpeckers, mourning doves, purple finches, and the occasional hawk which likes to sit high up in the trees and watch the action at the feeders. We've lost a few birds to the hawks so far this year, but that's how things work in the wildlife world.

Jdarby · 04-23-2022, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

I was going to start a new thread for 2022, but this 2021 thread only had 18 responses.

I put my peter out yesterday. I looked at a hummingbird migration map and there are a few sightings in Southern New Hampshire already. Most of the heavier sightings have been in Central and Southern Massachusetts, and Connecticut, and points South.

It won't be long now.

Dave

Thanks for the update! Yesterday, I was contemplating this very thing! I’ll be putting my feeders out today!

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Merrymeeting · 04-24-2022, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

I put my peter out yesterday.

Dave

Can't you get arrested for that sort of thing?

(Don't you love spellcheck? My feeders will be going up today too)

upthesaukee · 04-25-2022, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Merrymeeting

Can't you get arrested for that sort of thing?

(Don't you love spellcheck? My feeders will be going up today too)

Maybe, unless you are in the woods behind the garage.

I was "swiping" for typing on my Samsung Tablet. I usually proofread. No big thing

, but it has been corrected.

Dave

jeffk · 05-03-2022, 08:18 AM

We put our feeders out a week ago in Center Harbor. We just saw our first visitor this morning, ruby throated male.

Jdarby · 05-04-2022, 07:18 PM

Our first hummer of the year just made a showing here on Long Island. I didn’t see it at either of our feeders but rather it stopped at our deck sliding door to say hello before darting off!

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DRH · 05-04-2022, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jdarby

Our first hummer of the year just made a showing here on Long Island. I didn’t see it at either of our feeders but rather it stopped at our deck sliding door to say hello before darting off!

We had a similar experience yesterday at our deck's slider! We then put our feeder out but didn't see any hummers today.

hilltopper · 05-05-2022, 07:33 AM

No hummingbirds at my feeders yet. Plenty of Downy Woodpeckers though.

hilltopper · 05-05-2022, 04:20 PM

First sighting about 10 minutes ago.

barefootbay · 05-05-2022, 07:16 PM

First one yesterday in Wolfeboro .

upthesaukee · 05-06-2022, 09:03 AM

Finally. I have noticed the level of nectar going down over the last few days, but never saw a Hummingbird at the feeder until this morning. Welcome back.

Jdarby · 05-06-2022, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DRH

We had a similar experience yesterday at our deck's slider! We then put our feeder out but didn't see any hummers today.

That’s funny! Maybe it stopped at your slider and was saying, “OK…I’m here…where’s the food!?” LOL

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DRH · 05-07-2022, 08:49 AM

There were several hummers at our feeder yesterday, so word must have gotten out that the food's back!

tis · 05-07-2022, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DRH

There were several hummers at our feeder yesterday, so word must have gotten out that the food's back!

We saw one yesterday. He wanted to come in the door.

WinterHarborGuy · 05-08-2022, 08:43 PM

Saw my first today in Wolfeboro.

05-03-2021, 07:38 AM	#1
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,423 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,194 Thanked 1,834 Times in 1,022 Posts	Hummingbirds Hummingbirds 2021. I put out our feeder Sat. night, May 1 just before dusk. Sunday around 1230pm, my wife saw our first hummingbird. Doesn't hurt to have an azalea bush in full bloom 10 ft away. Alton Bay, just outside Sandy point, 1/2 mile above the lake on the west side. Let the flitting and flying to and fro, and the territorial chasing fun begin Dave __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

05-06-2021, 12:25 PM	#4
dippasan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hooksett NH and Sleepers Isl Posts: 352 Thanks: 254 Thanked 147 Times in 67 Posts	Us too Saw 2 last Sunday Tiny little guy's this time of year __________________ Luck is when preparedness meets opportunity

07-25-2021, 06:42 PM	#6
DRH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Meredith Posts: 1,643 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 628 Times in 166 Posts	Lots of Hummers in Meredith! We've got two hummingbird feeders here in Meredith and they are both quite busy. I took the following photo of a male as he approached one of the feeders yesterday. Attached Images __________________ DRH Last edited by DRH; 07-31-2021 at 05:13 PM. Reason: Successfully attached the photo, thanks to the Webmaster's advice!

07-26-2021, 10:47 AM	#7
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,300 Thanks: 858 Thanked 542 Times in 277 Posts	My three hummingbirds seem unusually active. It’s a little early for their bulking up for the trip south. Usually see that in mid-late August. __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

07-28-2021, 12:20 PM	#8
IrishEyes Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 53 Thanks: 15 Thanked 17 Times in 10 Posts	Hummingbirds draining the feeders daily...... I came here to post that my hummingbird feeder is the busiest I have seen it since they arrived in May. Apparently others are seeing the same activity. I was thinking this is how they feed before migrating south but it's only the end of July, way too early for this feeding frenzy. Maybe all the rain affected the flowers and plants they normally feed from. __________________ *IrishEyes*

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barefootbay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 336 Thanks: 46 Thanked 75 Times in 57 Posts	Also had one on Sat. and Sunday in Wolfeboro .

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hilltopper Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 704 Thanks: 24 Thanked 102 Times in 63 Posts	Saw my first of the year in Meredith this afternoon. Over the last few hours I’ve seen multiple birds. Bats are out and about. Very few bees on the azalea bush which is strange (and concerning?).

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07-29-2021, 09:29 AM	#9
hilltopper Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 704 Thanks: 24 Thanked 102 Times in 63 Posts	It's possible the increased activity is due to babies that have already left the nest and are now fending for themselves.

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DRH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Meredith Posts: 1,643 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 628 Times in 166 Posts	September Update Our male hummingbirds left about a week ago but the females are still here. We have at least 4, and probably more, females still actively visiting our feeders throughout each day. It's usually the males who aggressively defend "their" feeders against others wanting to get a drink, but now the females are aggressively defending the feeders and chasing other "intruding" females away. They are drinking quite a bit each day now, likely in preparation for their migration south soon. __________________ DRH

09-09-2021, 05:22 PM	#14
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upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,423 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,194 Thanked 1,834 Times in 1,022 Posts	I was going to start a new thread lo I was going to start a new thread for 2022, but this 2021 thread only had 18 responses. I put my feeder out yesterday. I looked at a hummingbird migration map and there are a few sightings in Southern New Hampshire already. Most of the heavier sightings have been in Central and Southern Massachusetts, and Connecticut, and points South. It won't be long now. Dave __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!! Last edited by upthesaukee; 04-25-2022 at 07:55 AM.

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Jdarby Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Long Island Posts: 170 Thanks: 137 Thanked 106 Times in 52 Posts	Our first hummer of the year just made a showing here on Long Island. I didn’t see it at either of our feeders but rather it stopped at our deck sliding door to say hello before darting off! Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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hilltopper Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 704 Thanks: 24 Thanked 102 Times in 63 Posts	No hummingbirds at my feeders yet. Plenty of Downy Woodpeckers though.

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hilltopper Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 704 Thanks: 24 Thanked 102 Times in 63 Posts	First sighting about 10 minutes ago.

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barefootbay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 336 Thanks: 46 Thanked 75 Times in 57 Posts	First one yesterday in Wolfeboro .

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upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,423 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,194 Thanked 1,834 Times in 1,022 Posts	Finally Finally. I have noticed the level of nectar going down over the last few days, but never saw a Hummingbird at the feeder until this morning. Welcome back. Attached Images __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!