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Hummingbirds came back today to my porch with the warm weather (Original Post) Walleye May 2024 OP
Mine are still AWOL. Irish_Dem May 2024 #1
They'll probably be back, they take time to sort out their territory and get their nest in order Walleye May 2024 #3
I've slightly changed my nectar recipe. Irish_Dem May 2024 #5
That's the way I mix it, 1/4 cup sugar in the measuring cup then fill it with warm water mix it up Walleye May 2024 #7
OK I will hang in there. Irish_Dem May 2024 #11
My theory is that all the pink flowers are coming out right now and they get lots of nourishment there Walleye May 2024 #14
Good point, they are distracted. Irish_Dem May 2024 #15
Boiling the water helps get rid of contaminants and chlorine taste ... Donkees May 2024 #12
I may have to go back to boiling if the hummies won't drink the unboiled nectar. Irish_Dem May 2024 #13
Put my feeder out today (Northern Virginia)! Grins May 2024 #2
I hope they come to youBe patient Walleye May 2024 #4
welcome little flyers . AllaN01Bear May 2024 #6
Where do you live? Mme. Defarge May 2024 #8
I live in Delaware, don't be too discouraged I feel that way every time I haven't seen them. They'll likely be back Walleye May 2024 #10
Mine came back about a week ago. They were hitting my canna blooms hard so I put out a fresh flying_wahini May 2024 #9
Noticed a hummingbird Rebl2 May 2024 #16
Two female Hummers chasing each other around this evening until it's almost dark Walleye May 2024 #17
Sounds about right Rebl2 May 2024 #18

Walleye

(36,371 posts)
3. They'll probably be back, they take time to sort out their territory and get their nest in order
Tue May 21, 2024, 09:13 PM
May 2024

Irish_Dem

(59,510 posts)
5. I've slightly changed my nectar recipe.
Tue May 21, 2024, 09:16 PM
May 2024

Maybe they don't like it.

I read that you don't need to boil the water and sugar.
Just let the sugar dissolve in room temp water.

Maybe the hummies are boycotting my new nectar.

Walleye

(36,371 posts)
7. That's the way I mix it, 1/4 cup sugar in the measuring cup then fill it with warm water mix it up
Tue May 21, 2024, 09:21 PM
May 2024

I read somewhere that they really don’t have much sense of taste or smell. It’s the color that attracts. Mine didn’t show up for quite a few days in a row. This morning male and female both were back.

Walleye

(36,371 posts)
14. My theory is that all the pink flowers are coming out right now and they get lots of nourishment there
Wed May 22, 2024, 12:37 PM
May 2024

Mine were nowhere to be seen for about three days when the weather got cold and windy.

Irish_Dem

(59,510 posts)
15. Good point, they are distracted.
Wed May 22, 2024, 12:39 PM
May 2024

Once the spring flowers go, perhaps they will see the feeder.

Donkees

(32,437 posts)
12. Boiling the water helps get rid of contaminants and chlorine taste ...
Wed May 22, 2024, 05:48 AM
May 2024

I wouldn't consider drinking tap water myself unless it was boiled first.

Mme. Defarge

(8,568 posts)
8. Where do you live?
Wed May 22, 2024, 12:02 AM
May 2024

I’m in Portland, Oregon and we have Anna’s hummingbirds year round. During a late winter storm I brought the feeder inside to change the nectar and was unable to hang outside for several days because the snow was too deep. Alas, they haven’t yet returned. 😢

Walleye

(36,371 posts)
10. I live in Delaware, don't be too discouraged I feel that way every time I haven't seen them. They'll likely be back
Wed May 22, 2024, 05:16 AM
May 2024

I’ve been getting the ruby-throats at my feeders every year for 10 years or so. I think some of them come back from last year. They nest in the sweet gum tree here. Good luck

flying_wahini

(8,043 posts)
9. Mine came back about a week ago. They were hitting my canna blooms hard so I put out a fresh
Wed May 22, 2024, 12:05 AM
May 2024

Feeder and see them zooming about during the day.

Rebl2

(14,927 posts)
16. Noticed a hummingbird
Thu May 23, 2024, 05:58 PM
May 2024

enjoying the hummingbird swing we have hanging up several times today! Normally they don’t discover it until late June. Also noticed today the wrens nesting in our wren house feeding babies!

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