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Post by tyrant13 on Feb 5, 2012 10:41:23 GMT -5
My first sighting ever! Was in my backyard. Muted brown no other apparent colors. Small approx 2 1/2 inches, about size of large moth. I didn't know they they came this far south. Hope it comes back so I can get better look and maybe a picture!
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Post by tootsieroll on Feb 8, 2012 8:27:05 GMT -5
Hi. Don't be fooled like I was when I thought I had seen a hummingbird around my pentas. What I saw was a hummingbird moth. It moves fast just like a hummingbird, but doesn't have all of the movements. Then someone told me if it has antennae on its head, it is a moth and not a hummer. When I received this tip, it helped me a lot because I have many moths flying around that had me believing that I had hit the jackpot. After I saw a real hummer, I could tell the difference. Hummingbirds look like miniature birds. You may have seen a hummer, but look for antennae. Hope this helps. Keep hummmmmmmmmmmming!
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Post by moboston on Feb 8, 2012 8:37:32 GMT -5
So, was what you originally reported hummer? If so congrats! You should have hummers that far south, at least Ruby-throated ones and
they may be around all year long.
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Post by tyrant13 on Feb 11, 2012 12:17:12 GMT -5
Definitely a humming bird. I've seen every day since and have seen with binoculars. Mostly muted brown has slight green shimmer on back and back of wings and head. Definitely not a moth! Trying to get pictures. Hard to get close enough.
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Post by Tootsie roll on Feb 14, 2012 9:38:03 GMT -5
Congrats on the hummer sighting! I just put out a new batch of nectar and I am waiting!
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Post by snookerdude on Mar 4, 2012 18:32:46 GMT -5
sounds like[reads like] you have a female rufous. i've yet to confirm one. i may have seen one in poor lighting or at a distance but then i've just been watching a few months.
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