[wisb] Re: dilemma with RT Hummer
- From: Tim Hahn <thahnbirder@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: Betsyacorn@xxxxxxx, Wisconsin Birding Network <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 15:57:50 -0500
It's hard to know for sure, but I think the hummer will move on when it
feels the need to. I like to think that keeping feeders out helps the birds
make it when they finally do leave. And ultimately, if you remove the
feeders and plants, the hummer certainly won't eat in your yard, but that
doesn't mean it will move on. It may just stay and not have anything to
eat. Just something to think about.
Tim Hahn
Pewaukee, WI
Waukesha Cty.
On Oct 21, 2013 9:15 AM, <Betsyacorn@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> The Ruby throated Hummer adult that arrived on the 18th is still here this
> morning. She does not use the feeders, as she concentrates on the still
> flowering salvias. I debate removing the potted salvias, as it seems to
> be
> her fuel. I want her to get on her way south, as the freeze arrives
> tonight and for much of the coming week (no snow yet like you folks up
> north)
> and the salvias will be a droopy mess tomorrow, with no more fuel for her
> trip south through Chicago, St. Louis,... ach! (I might as well be
> sending a
> first kid off to college...)
>
> So, what say any of you experts on this bird? Is she better off without
> the salvia/plants now so that she'll get outa Dodge while she still has
> much
> daylight and fuel? I suppose I'll just have to watch and see...
>
> Betsy Worrywort Abert, So. Milwaukee
>
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