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Post by darlasmom on May 5, 2013 18:29:10 GMT -5
I have been seeing hummers in polk city for about 4 years now. I notice there are no reports from this area just wanted to share. I have seen ruby throated and others not sure which type
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Post by Joe M on May 5, 2013 18:41:36 GMT -5
It would be interesting if you might describe your "others",
it would be very, very unusual for any other species to be present in FL at this time of the year.
Joe M.
Lakeland, Fl
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Post by darlasmom on May 5, 2013 19:30:13 GMT -5
I have seen what i think is the female the green sheen on the back, wings and head with white neck and belly; also one that is very dark almost black on head and around neck throughout body with white belly a very small, compact bird.hope this helps
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Post by Joe M on May 6, 2013 14:03:07 GMT -5
'darlasmom,
From yiour description I would suspect the second hummer is an adult male Ruby-throated. Most often the male will present a black throat, black head appearance if not viewed at the right reflective angle. I have hundreds of photos of "black throated hummers" that are not really black throated. Then they turn their heads and the light reflects at the right angle and reveals their true identity, Ruby-throated!
Sometime a decent pair of binoculars helps since our eyes will often deceive us, especially at any distance.
Have fun with your hummers and enjoy, I wish I had some in my yard right now.
Joe M.
Lakeland
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Post by darlasmom on May 6, 2013 19:58:24 GMT -5
Thanks joe i really enjoy watching them and get visits through out the day most every day. I was surprised to see one exploring the white flowers on my spider plant, i didnt think it would attract them.
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Post by Joe M on May 7, 2013 13:17:37 GMT -5
'darlasmam,
Hummers will often visit plants and flowers that we know have very little or no nectar. Most often its in search of insects or aphids that we are not aware are present. But the hummers are better scavengers and are always looking for a source of protein (insects) as well as nectar.
Whenever I observe them poking around a plant that is "not a hummingbird plant" I usually find upon close inspection that there are usually aphids or insects not usually noticed by us mortals!
Joe M.
Lakeland
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Post by darlasmom on May 7, 2013 13:53:49 GMT -5
Good point, hadnt considered that
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