Finally had my first hummer this year!!I went and changed my feeder and 10 minutes later a small male showed up.

Rusty
You better put a leash on that male. They seem to want to wander to parts unknonwn after they arrive this year.

Penny
Niagara Falls, NY
USDA zone 6a/6b
Heat zone 4
Sunset zone 39

yeah,I think this weird weather has something to do with it.

Rusty if that is your actual tempertarue, it sure is cold there! I am complaining about our temps and they are in the 50's right now!

Penny
Niagara Falls, NY
USDA zone 6a/6b
Heat zone 4
Sunset zone 39

That's great news, Rusty!

I spent a lot of time growing up near you in Land O Lakes, my aunt had a home on a small lake. This was the place where I saw my first hummingbird since she had lots of feeders and there were always mobs of hummers on them!
It was amazing! Beautiful country up there in the U.P.

Happy hummer days!


Allise
SE Michigan

Rusty.

My male only stayed one day. Like Penny said put a leash on him

birdlegs
zone 5
S.E. Lower MI.

Nice to hear they're settling in up north.

My male was here (in western PA) for several days, disappeared for a few, then I saw him again close to nightfall, now haven't seen him again! A nice, long, monofilament tether--that's what I need for the little guy

If he has any sense, he'll come back. I've seen two females today--one slim and graceful like a model, the other more Rubenesque. He can take his pick, but knowing hummingbirds, he'll go after both!

Congrats to you Rusty!! I too have to join the crowd and say I have seen very few males since mine arrived mostly females when I do see one. I suppose they are still moving northward. Hope your sticks around.

Steve
Martinsville, In
Heat zone 6
Sunset zone 35

I have had males here since first siting March 25 but the females have disappeared. I hope they are sitting on eggs right now.

Linda
ne AL
zone 7b

Thanks everyone.I hope the weather stays warmer.Allison-I work 10 miles from land'olakes,live about 20 miles from there!