dotj
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Post by dotj on Aug 29, 2016 7:41:13 GMT -5
Hi, I live in Volusia County south of Daytona Beach and have been seeing hummingbirds occasionally near my flowering hibiscus bushes. I put up a feeder on Aug. 22nd , 2016 and the next day had one stop by the feeder twice in the morning around 11:00 am. I caught him on camera but too hard to tell what kind it was, looked like brown with reddish color in tail. Just bought another feeder yesterday August 28th and had another sighting near the feeder, didn't stop though. Hope to see them a lot.
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Post by kestrel68 on Sept 11, 2016 17:20:40 GMT -5
I live in in Ormond Beach, and I only seem to spot ruby throated hummingbirds. This year I planted some shrimp plants to try and attract more hummers, but they seem to like the feeder and hibiscus the most. Good luck with your feeders. They are a joy to watch!
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Post by Joe M on Sept 15, 2016 16:35:51 GMT -5
I live in in Ormond Beach, and I only seem to spot ruby throated hummingbirds. This year I planted some shrimp plants to try and attract more hummers, but they seem to like the feeder and hibiscus the most. Good luck with your feeders. They are a joy to watch! Kestral, You only see Ruby-throats since they are the only common species seen in FL throughout the year. During the winter months (Oct.-Feb.) we do have occasional western hummers that venture into FL. and spend the winter. Most common are Rufous and Black-chinned, with a few, rare Buff-bellied, Calliope and a few others. The western hummers are considered rarities and are only seen in the winter months. Keep an eye out for them, they are a special treat when they visit your yard and most folks never notice them! |
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