Hummingbirds 2021

[Jaybird1980]

I think it's time to get them feeders out.

 

[Dingleberry]

Got mine ready, love my H-birds.

 

[d.kaufman]

I'm sure the wife will be getting her feeders out soon too. Right now she's to focused on the greenhouse

 

[BigRed]

Yes it is time!

Very impressive little creatures!

 

[mike4sigs]

according to this link i have a couple weeks yet !
Hummingbird Migration Map 2021 Sightings & Patterns (hummingbirdsplus.org)

 

[flyingsquirrel]

Thanx for the reminder. I already put some grape jelly for the Orioles but too soon so far.

 

[mom45]

I put out an orange this morning to see if any orioles are lurking about. So far, none have been seen. Last year, they were here by now.

 

[flyingsquirrel]

I had 5 at a time waiting and most moved on but I have a pair that nests here every year. May not be the same but always find a nest.

 

[Jaybird1980]

I had an Oriole hitting the hummingbird feeders last year, been thinking about getting a feeder for them as well. Is the mixture the same?

 

[4651feeder]

I had an Oriole hitting the hummingbird feeders last year, been thinking about getting a feeder for them as well. Is the mixture the same?

Suppose it could be, around here they hit the Grape Jelly pretty hard. Got a friend that's adamant about natural sugar Grape Jelly. Last year during the shortages I resorted to any ole Shmuckers Grape Jelly and my birds didn't seem any worse for it.

 

[indyjohn]

A few days ago I brought mine in from the garage and got them cleaned up. But I haven't put them out just yet. I HOPE yesterday night was the last freeze and things will wake up and get going. Have been covering our tulips almost every night for a week because dang it! I wanted tulips blooming for Easter this year.

 

[mom45]

I had an Oriole hitting the hummingbird feeders last year, been thinking about getting a feeder for them as well. Is the mixture the same?

I use oriole feeders (the orange ones) for all of them...hummingbirds and orioles both use them. I put out grape jelly and oranges that are cut in half. I go through a big jar of jelly every day and usually put out two to three oranges a day plus the nectar. They eat the jelly/fruit/nectar for four to six weeks and then just seem to disappear. I'm told that they don't really leave but their diet changes to bugs and more natural foods. The sugars in the fruit apparently give them a needed boost after their migration.

 

[johntheplinker]

Should be getting close! Got our feeders cleaned up this weekend, may put one out tomorrow and see if any show up.

 

[patience0830]

Ours went out last week. No sightings yet tho.

 

[goldtrigger]

Set out 2 last week. No sightings here (Martinsville)

 

[Willie]

2021 hummingbird spring migration map, 2021 hummingbird sightings, migration patterns, migration times (hummingbirdcentral.com)

 

[ghitch75]

none here yet....feeders on standby

 

[alc1985]

I know its too early here but I'm optimistic and put up two feeders, they will be here soon.

 

[mom45]

Hubby saw one yesterday in Starke county. I need to get my feeders ready. I put an orange out for the orioles but no sign of them yet.

 

[EyeCarry]

Haven't seen any at my feeder yet. I'm afraid of the cold snap coming this week.