Something attacking hummer feeders
junie2_06
16 years ago
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Help! Wasps Attacking Feeder and Chasing Hummers!
Comments (3)The feeder is probably leaking, or is allowing the wasps to feed on the nectar. You will probably not going to be able to stop them as long as they can access the food. I would consider replacing it with a newer feeder. Newer models such as a Hummzinger, perky Pet and so are engineered to be bee and wasp proof. They may go to it at first, but when they can't get nectar they quickly give up. Here is a link that might be useful: Feeders...See MoreWhat other birds are using your hummer feeder?
Comments (7)We get whopper orioles! They are the most furtive of birds and they make a "chuck chuck" ugly noise I learned to recognize and when I hear it I dash to the window to see if I can spot one, it's tough because they won't even let me look at them through the blinds. We use the glass 27 oz feeders and the orioles hang upside down with their feet around the plasticized wire the feeder hangs from to use the feeder. They must be able to get something like this because they keep coming back. They are really gorgeous and huge....See MoreBluebirder attacked by Hummers!
Comments (6)They may be local fledglings or they could be migrants. It has always been my impression that the fledglings are extremely active, chasing each other around and investigating everything. It is a short learning curve before they undertake the most difficult journey of their lives, their first fall migration. They must contend with each other and more experienced adults for food resources, because if they are not in perfect condition they have little chance of making the trip to Mexico. It is probably rare that they hurt each other by direct conflict. It is more likely that those that don't measure up in get pushed into more marginal habitats where they are unable to find enough food. Even if they don't die locally they will be ill prepared for the rigors of migration. Then again, I could be wrong....See MoreHummer feeder recommendation
Comments (8)Sounds like it would be great fun to set up the feeders on your property. Based on my reading, and what I see on YT videos, having a variety of feeders will help attract more and different hummingbirds, too. Some hummers have a preference or are attracted by certain kinds of feeders. The things I found that I liked in hummingbird feeders: large opening to clean it easily, glass instead of plastic but also costlier, built-in ant guard if possible, perches preferred for the bird even if they don't always sit on it to drink. Now not every feeder I have is glass or has perches, and you don't have to get them all at once, but these are the things I found that I liked having as I saw how the hummers use the feeders. The feeders that the birds liked using the most are actually just some plastic cheap feeders from $1 store. In short, it means that some of those other things I listed, are also my preferences for the feeder. My most expensive feeder was a glass feeer around $15, so there is no need to get all the fancy glass-blown or custom-looking feeders that might turn this hobby into something expensive for the initial investment of the pocketbook....See Morerthummer
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