Ain't it the truth. I have one entirely empty bed in my yard (7 years now). Visitors always ask me what I'm going to do with it. And I reply, "I'm waiting for inspiration to strike". They always look at me funny. But you know, sometimes the creative process cannot be rushed. When you see something you really truly like, you just know that eventually you'll find the right spot for it. I LOVE that gate. So unique, and the color of it...WOW.

Unlike the Hourglass shaped with 4 flowers and very large Bee Guards (I think it is a PP), the Hummzinger Fancies seems to have a learning curve. Not only a learning curve, but also I think they have problem seeing and finding the feeding ports. Otherwise there is no reason for hungry birds to come check it very up close and hover right above it and not feed from it. I cut out a couple of yellow flowers and stuck them on top of the feeding ports with scotch tape and guess what? it worked immediately. now, when the regulars check it out, they go to the two ports with yellow paper flowers. But there seem to be quite a lot of hummers in my area and I would like to get all the fly byers. the old feeder did this but I am not sure about the Hummzinger Fancies. I am new at this and have not had the bee problem yet. so I am thinking of painting the flowers yellow with food coloring or something else that is safe and does not smell.

That is what it is! I couldn't think of the name of it last night. We had a spell of warm weather and they have been emptying the feeders like crazy. The last couple of days it has been cool and foggy in the morning, so they are not as vocal. I will get my other pics downloaded later today. Thanks, Laura

Wow! I haven't gotten snow yet and many winter birds haven't arrived yet.