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Post by leas530 on Sept 12, 2010 20:08:38 GMT -5
A couple months ago I briefly spotted a hummingbird fly by my window in a very dense area of flowered bushes. We never saw him again until yesterday. It was flying for quite awhile feeding off the bushes in our front yard. He is a non-red throated hummingbird. He was feeding off the Jatropha bushes, Fire bushes and Crepe Myrtle tree.
From what I have read it seems to be an unusual time of year to see one here in SW Florida.
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Post by Steve Backes on Sept 19, 2010 10:02:46 GMT -5
You may have seen two different birds as they are currently migrating through the state. It's uncommon to see one in your area during the summer months (May-July) but more likely the rest of the year. Last summer (2009), one nested off the Big Cypress Bend boardwalk. They may be seen anywhere during migration (Mar-May, Aug-Oct) as well as throughout the winter.
The non-red throated bird is most likely a female or young Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Only the adult males have the full red throat.
Steve
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Post by ronny on Aug 4, 2012 18:11:23 GMT -5
I have a hummingbird in my yard that seems to like plumbagos.It is a dark brownish red color with two bright yellow rings on it's tail. I seen it last year several times and today my husband spotted it and pointed it out to me.Can anyone help identify it?
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Post by Joe M on Aug 5, 2012 10:34:30 GMT -5
Believe it is not a Hummingbird.
Most likely a 'Nessus Sphinx Moth, common in Sarasota and the west coast of FL
Joe M
Lakeland
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Post by Maryellen Race on Feb 23, 2016 15:57:23 GMT -5
I saw one yesterday and had a long time to study it. Definitely a Hummingbird Moth. 2/22/16 PUNTA GORDA, feeding off lemon tree flowers.
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Post by Pam on Oct 19, 2020 11:36:34 GMT -5
Is it too late put out a hummingbird feeder in Punta Gorda
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Post by Joe M on Oct 25, 2020 7:53:43 GMT -5
Is it too late put out a hummingbird feeder in Punta Gorda Not at all! We have a significant but not common number of Hummers that spend the winter here in FL. It very much depends on your location and how your area provides the essential needs of hummers. Shelter and a food supply are but two. Mid or large trees and nectar producing flowering plants are very important. Acres of rooftops in suburbia won't fill their needs. |
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