Air war on my porch!!

[CalicoKid]

Re: Air war on my porch!!

I also have a couple of pairs of Hummingbirds nesting and feeding in my yard. I've seen the males chase off Robins and Bluejays! If the feeder is down for cleaning or refill the little guys let us know for sure that they are hungry, buzzing around the windows and doors until the sugar water is back. They also keep busy with all of the flowers in the yard. Did you know the same birds will return to your feeders year after year? If you start to feed them you've taken on a commitment! <br /><br />On nest box pirates: House Sparrows (European Immigrants) will invade a nest and peck the eggs of the Swallows, Bluebirds, etc. and lay their own. They will even kill the parents or drive them off. House Sparrows are not protected by law, but a lot of gentler native Sparrows are. We have a big problem with Starlings (European, unprotected) ruining Flicker nests.<br /><br />Anyone seen a Hummingbird Moth?

 

[Scoop]

Re: Air war on my porch!!

My Dad lives in Bella Vista, Arkansas. He feeds the hummers. They actually fight over the feeding spots. He can have up to 50 (yes I am not exagerating) hummers at his feeders at a time. They will fly in at full speed and knock one out off the feeding position. He goes through 100 lbs of sugar a summer. He does have video and has had newspaper articles written about it. It is an amazing site. When I was down there in April, the first hummers showed up. By mid summer, there will be a huge number.<br /><br />JB, I am envious of you and my Dad being able to see this sight night after night. I rarely see one here.

 

[miloman]

Re: Air war on my porch!!

hey JB you can thank god for what sounds like a great place to live