Ruby-throated Hummingbird Calls
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Looking at a 2019 hummingbird migration map (you can find these through an online search), it looks like there were just a few sightings of the ruby-throated hummingbird reported in your area, although they have migrated into northern states now. Normally, sources suggest, this species appears around mid-April in your area, with the males appearing about 2 or so weeks earlier than the females. Perhaps the storms have delayed migration to your area, or re-routed their path? Has the cooler temperatures and storms affected flowering/vegetation in your yard? Hummingbirds may be looking for flowers (nectar sources) that they like, in addition to the feeders that you put out. If those flowers are damaged or their bloom time delayed, that might possibly affect how many appear in your yard. Same goes for the insects that they feed upon. Nesting site availability might also affect where hummers go each year. Males can also be territorial, chasing out others on their turf. Maintaining the sugar water in the feeders is also important, but it sounds like you are experienced in keeping the food fresh and feeder clean. To attract more birds, you might keep up with the feeders and add additional flowers that hummingbirds enjoy. With this and a recovering insect population (if that was a cause), it is likely that more hummers will come in the following weeks. Good luck!
I live in North East Tennessee in the Appalachian Mountains. I put out at least 5 feeder every year, we usually have about 30 humming birds feeding out of them by the time summer hits. I could go broke feeding them LOL. I love seeing them, they use my front deck as a race track. They can empty a feeder over night no problem. They are beautiful little birds, so glad God has blessed us with their presents.
I put up hummingbird feeders in my front yard because I have a porch where I sit to view these little jewels. I have never heard their song, but I know when one is near by the sound of its wings.
I live in Central Louisiana, when should I put my hummingbird feeders up?
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I live in the Texas hill country, about 90 miles N.E. of Austin; I started my feeders two weeks ago, March 19.
I live in Houston, Tx. and have put out a hummingbird feeder out for the past 3 yrs. I've always seen the brown or green colored hummingbirds. But today to my excitement, I saw ruby throated hummingbird! It (they) are beautiful!! I just wish that they would build a next under my carport. They usually feed and then fly up to the tree. The birds come down many times during the day. How can you tell if they are male or female? I really enjoy them.
Only the males have a ruby throat, which is the easiest way to tell them from the females, which are more of a drab green with a white belly.
I raised a male baby Ruby-Throated Hummingbird that was trapped in a four-story courtyard where I worked. (Guess his mom thought it would be a safe place!) I got to watch him learn to fly (which was fascinating!) and I got to hear him sing (not chirp) to a parakeet he had a crush on! His song was very high, very sweet, and very melodic. Really beautiful! He was slowly introduced back into the wild when he was old enough. :)
Saw first hummer at a new feeder just put out in marquette mi...could be rufus or female ruby didnt get close look ran to get camera poof it was gone... hopefully to tell its friends!
I saw my first female hummingbird this Saturday June 2 here in Philadelphia, Pa
