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Post by pcrwthr96 on May 19, 2013 0:34:19 GMT -5
I recently spotted a hummingbird in my backyard. I did not know hummingbirds existed in southwest Florida. I have no idea what type of hummingbird it was. I am also not good at plants, so I do not know the name of the plant he/she was attracted to. It is a variegated hedge with purple flowers. I didn't get a picture and I haven't seen the hummingbird again since the first sighting.
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Post by sunnydee on Jun 13, 2013 23:21:51 GMT -5
I was very surprised to see a female ruby throat in my firebush tree today June 13, 2013. It was around 2:30pm. I live in West Palm Bch on an acre of land. I get hummingbirds every year and they arrive around late Sept and stay until April every year. I have created numerous areas of my yard with nectar and larval plants for butterflies and native flowering plants and trees which also attract hummingbirds too. They love the red firespike and firebush and I have the orange trumpet vine covering a tall pine tree.. This year I also had a male Rufous Hummingbird around Feb which was very exciting. Will be putting some feeders out tomorrow near the firebush in hopes that my favorite little bird will be back again tomorrow. Anyone else have any summer sitings this far south?
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Post by Steve Backes on Jun 14, 2013 6:47:56 GMT -5
It is possible to see a hummingbird anywhere in the state any time of the year. Although unlikely in your area in the summer, they have bred there in the past. I'm not familiar with any recent nests in the Southeast but I do know of a couple of nests off the Big Cypress Bend boardwalk in the Fakahatchee Strand in the past few years.
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Post by sunnydee on Jun 14, 2013 12:03:41 GMT -5
Thanks for the info.
Will post if I see any more in my yard.
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Post by Nvr2sunny on Aug 21, 2013 17:31:49 GMT -5
I winter in Englewood (north of Ft. Myers) and wonder if there are hummingbirds in that area during February and March.
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Post by Joe M on Aug 22, 2013 9:37:00 GMT -5
Reports come in every year of Hummers over-wintering on the West coast, Naples to Cedar Key.
Suspect that if you keep an eye out you will probably spot one or two, maybe more. They are not numerous but fairly common throughout the state in the winter months. Keep a good eye out!
Joe M.
Sturbridge, MA
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Post by Cherie on Aug 29, 2013 10:36:47 GMT -5
Hi. We have lived in Placida FL (outside of Englewood) for twenty three years. We just saw what I think is s a Ruby throated hummingbird on our fire cracker or another name fountain plant. This is the second one I have seen since living here but after speaking with people the Hummers are around the Englewood area. Guess you have to be at the right place at the right time:-) Good luck.
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Post by Jay on Sept 2, 2013 10:36:57 GMT -5
I was wondering if anyone ever sees humming birds in Fort Myers Florida? I am moving there in April 2014.
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Post by George on Sept 21, 2013 20:12:49 GMT -5
Live in Venice Florida and for the first time in twenty years have seen twice a hummingbird in the backyard feeding on the firecracker flowers. Could not get close enough to see what kind. Pretty excited.
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Post by Marji on Sept 22, 2013 11:03:22 GMT -5
I have a hummingbird who hangs out in my back yard. It likes my fire stick blooms and fire bush flowers. But it seems to be here all year round. I Amin jupiter just west of the turnpike.
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Post by Larry j on Oct 23, 2013 8:34:55 GMT -5
I live in North Port and looking to have my first hummingbird sighting this winter since planting firecracker bushes and putting out Aspects feeder.
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Post by richie b on Nov 5, 2013 15:56:50 GMT -5
spotted my first hummer in the backyard this morning sitting on my phone wire,,,,this afternoon saw him again sitting in the same spot....first one i've ever seen here in HOLLYWOOD FL....put out the necter feeder ....hope it hangs around awhile...  |
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Post by Ck on Nov 17, 2013 11:42:12 GMT -5
Just spotted our annual pair yesterday that come.they are late this year, usually they come in Octobet. Both are ruby throats.
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Post by Ck on Nov 17, 2013 11:43:42 GMT -5
*October lol, it's bright outside and I'm trying to watch them lol my smartphone isn't always the smartest.
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Post by CB on Nov 19, 2013 15:54:44 GMT -5
I saw my very first hummingbird yesterday outside of my back sliding glass door. I was so surprised and excited I gave up on feeders years ago and just thought they just didn't exist in South Florida (Boca Raton). It was attracted to the pinkish-red inflorescence on one of my bromeliads. Naturally, there wasn't any nectar to gain there so he moved on across the way to another much larger red orange inflorescence on my aechmea blanchetiana clump. I lost site after that. I am interested in what plants do attract hummingbirds in my area and if they are seasonal from October to what month usually? Thank you!
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Post by Joe M on Nov 19, 2013 16:22:50 GMT -5
I saw my very first hummingbird yesterday outside of my back sliding glass door. I was so surprised and excited I gave up on feeders years ago and just thought they just didn't exist in South Florida (Boca Raton). It was attracted to the pinkish-red inflorescence on one of my bromeliads. Naturally, there wasn't any nectar to gain there so he moved on across the way to another much larger red orange inflorescence on my aechmea blanchetiana clump. I lost site after that. I am interested in what plants do attract hummingbirds in my area and if they are seasonal from October to what month usually? Thank you! I have seen hummers in Key Biscayne and up the coast to the Palm Beach area, but only in what we Floridians consider the winter months! Most probable months you should see them in S. Fl is Nov-Mar. They are around and if your looking for them you may very well see them, in the winter months. Joe M. Lakeland |
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Post by CB on Nov 19, 2013 16:50:33 GMT -5
Thank you Joe! I ordered another hummingbird feeder today, as I gave my old away years ago. I have read through the thread of posts and saw how they are attracted to firecracker grass- I assume because of the red color. Are there any other ways to increase the chances of attracting hummingbirds? I also have noticed some beautiful finches, as of late, with orange and also yellow chests, but they have wintered here before. Is it more likely to spot hummingbirds if there are also finches. I googled how to make the nectar 4:1 ratio of water to sugar, boil until dissolved, no red coloring for health of the birds, and cool in frig. I am on the lookout now and will keep you posted (no pun intended)  Thank you! |
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Post by cb on Dec 5, 2013 15:29:13 GMT -5
I spotted another hummingbird outside my kitchen window today at around 1pm. He was, again, attracted to my aechmea blanchetiana inflorescence and then buzzed over to some red petunias. I just received my replacement feeder and I have a ground secured shephards hook that I am going to place in the middle of the aechmea's and suspend the feeder from it since the orange, red, and yellow inflorescence seems to be the big draw. They are showy. I have also purchase a cape honeysuckle for an additional food source. I am very encouraged!
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Post by janeinmia on Dec 21, 2013 8:13:20 GMT -5
It appears that there is a hummingbird nest in my backyard in the city of Miami. They love the firebush, and, SIT for long periods of time on the telephone wire above the bush. I'm looking at one right now-- sitting. I didn't know that they ever stayed still so long. It's very reliable that if you sit on my deck for five minutes, you are going to see one of these cute little birds.
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Post by Terri O. on Jan 4, 2014 10:35:52 GMT -5
I live in Acreage/West Palm Beach & have had hummers visit every 'winter' for the past few years. In addition to the red feeder, I
put out any red flower pots, yard decor, even red frisbees near the feeder to get their attention! Now, if I can just identify them
for the Great Backyard Bird Count, I'd be happier.
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Post by wruk53 on Jun 23, 2014 20:23:09 GMT -5
I have one visiting my feeder. It was first spotted on 6-17-14 and has been seen every evening since then except for the 20th. I live about 20 miles east of Naples. It is a very dark colored hummer, but I have always seen it in low light conditions. My feeder is an Aspect Humzinger 3 port 8 ounce.
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Post by Steve Backes on Jun 27, 2014 6:53:06 GMT -5
A very dark "hummingbird" seen in low light usually has me leaning toward a sphinx moth but since yours is feeding at a feeder, I would have to assume it's an adult male Ruby-throated Hummingbird.
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Post by jackiebird on Jun 29, 2014 18:33:42 GMT -5
I just saw two hummingbirds buzzing around my avocado tree. This is the fourth sighting of hummingbirds this month. I live in Naples approximately 15 miles west of Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. I am not certain that they were Ruby Throated due to the dim sunlight and shadowing, but one did appear to have a white belly. I am very excited. I created two gardens last year in hopes of attracting hummingbirds during their migration. I am astonished that they are hanging around in June.
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Post by wruk53 on Jun 29, 2014 19:22:51 GMT -5
Is there any way to attach pictures or video to a post? I have very short video and it is most definitely a hummingbird. The bird is backlit, however, so no colors show.
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Post by wruk53 on Jun 29, 2014 19:24:36 GMT -5
Is there any way to attach pictures or video to a post? I have very short video and it is most definitely a hummingbird. The bird is backlit, however, so no colors show.
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Post by Steve Backes on Jun 29, 2014 21:09:17 GMT -5
Jackiebird,
Hummingbirds in the summer in your area are uncommon but they have nested off the Big Cypress Boardwalk in past years. If you're just beginning to see birds, they may be young birds that fledged somewhere nearby.
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Post by Steve Backes on Jun 29, 2014 21:19:17 GMT -5
wruk53, To attach a photo, click the "add attachment" button in the upper right corner of the Create Post page. Browse your computer to select the photo (less than 1 MB). Click "Insert". Then "Done"  Added on 7/3/2014: I don't believe video can be attached but a YouTube video can be embedded using their embed code. |
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Post by jackiebird on Jul 4, 2014 20:20:43 GMT -5
Steve, I saw a single hummingbird this a.m. hovering on a Turk's Cap flower. It was there long enough for me to grab my binoculars. Beautiful iridescent green back and head with white neck and belly. I created two large gardens to try and attract hummingbirds. Bottlebrush, honeysuckle, fire bush, turk's cap, powder puff, and several varieties of salvia. I am so exited to finally see one with my binoculars. I am also flabbergasted to continue to see them during June and now July. I am always on the look out and recording in my garden/birding journal every time I see one. Thank you for hosting this site.
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Post by tew on Aug 2, 2014 9:55:23 GMT -5
I've been living in the Bradenton/Sarasota area for 17yrs and never saw a Hummingbird until this past month! (July 2014) I had no idea we had them!! So now I'm on a venture to attract them or at least our 1! I've seen it only 3 times and generally hanging around my Penta and Plumera tree or Franzy Panzy. I also have a few Bougainvillea's planted in the area so not entirely sure which is attracting it! I've just placed a sugar-water feeder out for it but am looking for more suggestions!
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Post by Jose on Mar 7, 2015 16:09:00 GMT -5
I recently spotted a hummingbird in my backyard. I did not know hummingbirds existed in southwest Florida. I have no idea what type of hummingbird it was. I am also not good at plants, so I do not know the name of the plant he/she was attracted to. It is a variegated hedge with purple flowers. I didn't get a picture and I haven't seen the hummingbird again since the first sighting. |
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