Hummingbirds 2020

[Hkindiana]

I may have had one at my feeder this morning

https://imgur.com/a/Fx9looq

 

[ghitch75]

had a male show up this evening.....feeder is out

 

[churchmouse]

We are setting up the feeders tomorrow. Also received all the flowers and plants we ordered. CKW is painting the big pots tomorrow to match what we are planting in them. Should have everything planted and in place by Wednesday.

 

[Michigan Slim]

None on our feeders in Fort Wayne yet.

 

[Principal Skinr]

My feeder was put out this morning. I don't have any flowers yet and of course no action on the feeder. My regular bird feeder has been like the toilet paper aisle at Walmart on day 1 of the beer virus crisis, though!

 

[EyeCarry]

My feeder was put out this morning. I don't have any flowers yet and of course no action on the feeder. My regular bird feeder has been like the toilet paper aisle at Walmart on day 1 of the beer virus crisis, though!

I just heard on Frontline how our change in NOT being out and about is having an impact on bird activity and their calls. Interesting,

 

[76Too]

i have to get my fiancee's feeders out. she came home from her shift at the hospital and passed out almost immediately. anyone have a good link for the process? it's been a couple of years since i boiled the water and added sugar, so i'm mostly unclear of the ratio and when to add the sugar?

i have a nice view of the shepherds crooks from my home office window, too...so should definitely be able to spot a few this year. We had quite a few sightings last year when i was here moving in on weekends from Massachusetts...seems like you guys get more here than we did there.

 

[IN71vet]

I just use hot tap water, no boiling here. My mix is about 4 1/2 water to 1 sugar. We use a 5oz paper cup
to measure the sugar. Find a large juice jug, dump in 8 to 9 paper cups of water and mark the waterline on the jug.
Then when you make a mix put in sugar add hot water from tap, shake well, let cool for about 1/2 hour then put in
refrigerator. You are good for a couple of weeks depending on how many feeders you have and the activity.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Feeder out Monday or Tuesday. No activity observed yet, but I haven't been staking it out, either.

 

[BFG]

Saw first one today.

 

[EyeCarry]

Still haven't seen any at my house yet. BUT!! I have had a red headed woodpecker here twice today. I haven't seen one on my property for years.

 

[Chase515]

Kids and I accidently ran over the bird feeder doing donuts on the gokart a week ago. I replaced it but activity isnt the same.

 

[mom45]

I bring the water to a boil to sterilize in case there is any bacteria in it. I turn off the pan and add one cup of sugar per four cups of water. Cool to room temp before filling feeders and putting it out. I change out at least once a week.

I saw a post on a facebook nature lovers page with photos of someone with an oriole at their feeder in the southern part of the state. I use Oriole feeders for both birds so that's what I've been putting out.

 

[ghitch75]

had one oriole show up friday put jelly feeder out but it hasn't came back yet...

 

[SAILORGOLF46]

My first hummer Sunday eve in N.W. Johnson county.

 

[IN71vet]

First Oriole of the season this morning. About a week late, usually back about the 20th of April. Humming birds should be here in another week, depending on weather.

 

[bcannon]

Had 4 hummingbirds here yesterday. It was cool to see them dogfighting each other. Had the first oriole show up also.

 

[Meena]

Our first female was spotted today at the feeder in Central IN.

 

[ghitch75]

We have 2 males and 3 females so far

 

[mike4sigs]

we put both feeders out ( Hummingbird and Oriole ) Saturday .
No Hummers yet but we noticed Orioles tonight