I am new

[mimariposa]

I wanted to find out about the population of hummers in NW Fl. It seems there is a lot of activity. Any tips are welcome. Thank you

[Joe M]

FYI and others:
I have become a fan of eBird as a source of info on all NA birds, including Hummingbirds.
ebird.org/content/ebird
Using their interactive map "explore data" link, then selecting "Range and Point Map" you can view by species, time of the year, etc. to gather information relating to your questions.
Interesting time lapse data on migration is also available for some species.
Hope this helps,
Joe Misiaszek
Lakeland

[Brian]

Excellent link. Thanks for posting. As a newbie, I have NO idea where to start and being in south west Florida (Port Charlotte), just trying to see if it is worth setting up a feeder now (mid September). I'll give it a go.

Just returned from northern Indiana and am impressed by my mothers feeder. No plants, just a feeder.

[nelsan]

i am the new in this community, i really enjoy with this community. I always wanted to contribute my small part for the forum to learn together and share knowledge, I look forward to your help.

[fastphoto]

I am also new but I have always be fascinated by hummers. Live on the north side of Havana, FL. During the 2 plus years we have lived here I have seen 5 or 6 of the hummingbirds.

[marthaloul]

I have a question - Do hummingbirds have different sounds for individual voices or inflections in their chatter as people do when they talk or between people? Sometimes when I am outside I can hear what sounds like two hummers making their noises but am unsure if it is one bird making slightly different sounds or two birds,

Thanks in advance

[Joe M]

Since my hearing has declined to a great extent I will only comment that at one time I could tell the difference between species, by their vocalization.
But as to individual birds of the same species I have always observed that there is little variation, not enough for me to acertain that a second bird was present.
A very good human ear can discern the difference betwenn a number of species but I doubt it would identify the presence os a different bird of the same species.
The vocalization within species is very uniform and identical from all the literature I have read and what I have "heard".
Joe M.
Lakeland

[marthaloul]

Thanks Joe. What I have noticed is more a difference in pitch than the "song" although there may be some of that as well.

[Joe M]

Dec 14, 2013 7:40:51 GMT -5 marthaloul said:

Thanks Joe. What I have noticed is more a difference in pitch than the "song" although there may be some of that as well.

Here is a link with audio of all the hummers you may happen to see here in FL and more!
www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/browse_tax/62/

Joe M.
Lakeland

[rossvrs]

I am also new to humming. I live in Davenport, FL and don't have a lot of flowers, etc. around me. I do have aloe and an oak tree in the back corner. Just put up my first feeder. Not sure anything will happen though.