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Irish_Dem

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5. I've slightly changed my nectar recipe.

Reply to Walleye (Reply #3)

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.

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Hummingbirds came back today to my porch with the warm weather [View all] 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