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Post by osprey66 on Feb 24, 2011 16:55:48 GMT -5
Hi all new to this site from the uk . Im coming to florida on the 21st april for 16 days wondering if there would still be hummingbirds still around in florida at this time of year . Any help greatly appreciated. geoff  |
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Post by Steve Backes on Feb 25, 2011 8:48:12 GMT -5
Geoff,
There will be hummingbirds in Florida but many of them will be migrants. They can often be found with other migrating species along the Gulf Coast.
What parts of Florida will you be visiting?
You may need to ask again, closer to your arrival. Perhaps someone will know of a local breeding bird by then. I've had wintering birds stay as late as mid-May but nothing is guaranteed at this point.
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Post by moboston on Feb 25, 2011 10:11:40 GMT -5
Lots of people say that Fort DeSoto park is the place to be about the middle of April for seeing lots of migratory birds. Don't know if a week later is as good. Neighbor says he has seen hummers during that time.
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Post by osprey66 on Feb 25, 2011 16:43:24 GMT -5
many thanks guys
i am staying in kissimmee but will be planing to travel to fort de soto ,also merritt , viera . If this is the wrong time im also coming back for xmas and maybe this would be a better time .
I would be willing to travel a couple of hours for a photo of a hummer many thanks
geoff
ps this looks a cracking information site keep it up guys
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Post by Steve Backes on Feb 25, 2011 17:15:13 GMT -5
Around Xmas, I can pretty much guarantee that they'll be in my yard. This past year I had Ruby-throateds, a Rufous and a Black-chinned at Xmas. In April, the odds are pretty good that one will be at Ft. Desoto. Steve Hummingbirds in Florida on Facebook: www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=106975792655351 |
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Post by Joe M on Feb 25, 2011 18:40:25 GMT -5
osprey66,
If you are here in FL during the Christmas period this year I will almost guarantee at least a half dozen birds to photograph, in my back yard. Steve's yard is also a great place for photographs, and he will also most assuredly have them at that time.
So you have some options and you 'will' see hummers, in Dec. here in FL, which of course are not found in the UK. (But I did have a guest from the UK that was absolutly sure that Hummingbirds were common in the UK, never could change her mind!)
Joe M.
Lakeland, FL
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Post by osprey66 on Feb 27, 2011 17:40:15 GMT -5
sounds great for xmas then will be in touch nearer xmas then Though Im sure i`ll have fun at fort de soto searching for them in april .
many thanks joe ,and steve
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Post by safety4u on Mar 19, 2011 15:13:18 GMT -5
Will we see Hummer's in Palm Bay?
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Post by Gardendipity on Mar 20, 2011 7:54:13 GMT -5
Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales (not far from Kissimmee) usually has hummingbirds. I was visiting there yesterday and saw a hummingbird feeding on the salvias and snap dragons. The web site is BokTowerGardens.org
We live in Riverview and have had at least three hummingbirds in our yard since the December freezes: a Ruby Throated female, a Black Chin male, and a male Rufus.
Hope you enjoy your trip to Florida!
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Post by dalo on Apr 2, 2011 23:01:00 GMT -5
Greatings UK visiter (I'm from UK originally - East Anglia). I've not yet seen a Spring hummer where I live on the west-coast of Florida, so I can't help you with that. But if you're going to Kissimmee, you might want to check out the Lake Kissimmee airboat ride. You won't see any hummers there either (I don't think) but I had a blast [pun intended] when I was there. Saw my first Purple Gallinule there (if you're into a variety of birds).
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Post by osprey66 on Apr 14, 2011 16:21:01 GMT -5
cheers gardendipity i love bok towers love the gardens will go again when i arrive next week , maybe i could get lucky
thanks also dalo i did the kissimmee swamp airboat ride 3 years ago(the one down joe overstreet rd fantastic ) . thinking about doing the nature tour boat ride on lake toho this year.
will be in fort de soto easter monday and tuesday
will be checking this site while im in florida for sightings any help appreciated
geoff
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Post by virgo10 on Apr 15, 2011 7:25:04 GMT -5
Another vote for Bok Tower. I saw 2 there last November. As for other birds, I'm not sure they're still there but I finally got to see a painted bunting at Bok a few weeks ago. There were several females and one VERY camera shy male. There's a feeder just to the right of the gift shop that they like. Come to think of it, that was also the area I saw the hummingbirds. Just wanted to add... if you're in the Bok Tower area, don't miss the Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland. www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/recreation/areas/circlebbarreserve.htmlYou may not see any hummers but there is still a wide diversity of bird life. You never know what you might see. I try and get there at least once a week. |
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Post by osprey66 on May 2, 2011 19:37:00 GMT -5
over the moon ..ive managed to find a ruby throated at merritt island visiters center saturday,took plenty of pictures but decided to go back sunday for more ,to find i couldnt get near the visiters center as it closes on a sunday.surely this is a stupid day to close . in the uk sat and sundays are the buisiest days to visit these places ,anyway will post some photos when i get home
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Post by Gardendipity on May 2, 2011 20:17:39 GMT -5
Congratulations on sighting your hummingbird! I'm excited to see your photos. I hope you are having a really nice visit and that many more hummers come your way. Please keep us posted!
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Post by osprey66 on May 3, 2011 18:09:03 GMT -5
we love florida , having a great holliday . sadley only 3 days to go.Thanking everyone for there help, will be back at xmas when i believe there are more hummers around .untill then ta ta for now
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Post by claire on Sept 10, 2011 12:11:48 GMT -5
I live in Tallahassee, I have had mating hummingbirds with nests. I have forgotten when to take down the feeders. Who can tell me?
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Post by Joe M on Sept 10, 2011 14:57:39 GMT -5
Claire,
In one word, never!
Tallahassee has been noted for the appearance of 'Western' species in the winter months so I would say it's not necessary to take down your feeders.
Here in central FL we seem to be noticing more 'over-wintering hummer activity as folks realize that they are here and present during the winter months. The same applies to all areas within 75-100 miles of the Gulf.
Joe M.
Sturbridge, MA
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