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my hummingbirds

12 years ago

I spotted my first hummingbird on April 28th. then many came eventho it was still chilly. Then in May the population was astounding but for the last three weeks there has been nothing. the weather is better, but food is the good. I change it every few days, but not one hummingbird. What is going on?

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claireplymouth z6b coastal MA
12 years ago
hummingbirds.net has a nice article on Where did my hummers go?.

Claire
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