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Post by MCK on Oct 4, 2012 15:17:14 GMT -5
We saw a very small hummingbird at our feeder the other night. The feeder is used by Ruby Throats every day. This one is a dark bird less than 1/2 the size that they are. The feeder is about 6 feet from our front window so we got a good look at it for several minutes. It appeared to be 1-2 inches long and thin. Any guesses?
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Post by Joe M on Oct 5, 2012 17:38:34 GMT -5
Was it feeding or just near the feeder?
1/2 the size of a RTHU would even rule out a Calliope but it is an interesting observation.
Let us know if it shows up again and if it was after sunset?
Joe M.
Lakeland
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Post by dbilia on Oct 10, 2012 11:51:38 GMT -5
I live in Deltona, Central Florida and spotted very small brown bee-like humming birds. There are around 8 and have been in my garden for past three evenings around 7 PM. They almost look like a bee or moth until you get close. They are feeding on red and purple Port Weed plants. They only stay about 15 minutes. Can't find any pictures on the web to identify.
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Post by moboston on Oct 10, 2012 12:15:14 GMT -5
Go down to the very last topic on the home page here. Look for Hummingbird Moths/Sphinx Moths and see if you find something like yours. I have been having one visit each evening, just before dark and it
continues till after dark. Loves the Porterweed.
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Post by MCK on Oct 11, 2012 14:26:09 GMT -5
We sighted it after sunset but before dark. It was on a feeder and stayed in constant motion. It was not a sphinx moth, we have those in a garden too.
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Post by Joe M on Oct 11, 2012 15:23:00 GMT -5
Might have been a hummer! If it was, it will show up again at the same feeder during the day when you may possibly identify it. But then again it may have moved on which is typical of hummers this time of the year.
Thanks for the update.
Joe M.
Lakealn
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Post by Capt B on Aug 8, 2018 15:31:48 GMT -5
I had a cpl too near Chiefland. It was not on a feeder, but liked a few of the flowers. It was mid-day.
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