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Posted: Apr/13/2008 3:09 PM PST
I has been cold and rainy here in S.Central Pa. Only my daffidills and crocus are blooming. The migration map shows hummers have been sited here. What can I do to try to lure them in to my yard? The neighbor up the road always has then during the summer. I get a stray one late in the season. Probably on the migration back. I have tried to plant for them. I have trumpet vine, lots of petunias, salias, columbine, hostas, four o'clocks and others, but won't be blooming for a while. I also put out feeders. Any other suggestion? |
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Posted: Apr/13/2008 7:16 PM PST
It might be just me, but I have found that hummingbirds have a favorite area that they like to hang out. I am fortunate and have many that frequent my house, in fact, I have to fill my feeder up almost daily. But just down the road about 3 miles, my friend doesn't get any at all. I have a flowering quince that blooms really early they seem to like. Other plants they like are rhodedendrons, butterflybush, They also love honeysuckle, but I would caution planting them in your area as they can become quite invasive. Here is a good site for hummingbird plants to try. Fireweed and Beebalm are particularly effective. Good luck! http://picasaweb.google.com/wildflora/EasyToGrowHu mmingbirdPlants Attachments:  |
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Posted: Apr/13/2008 8:08 PM PST
How did you capture that hummer? Beautiful picture.  Linda B
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Posted: Apr/14/2008 5:06 AM PST
Wow. Yes! You must have a super camera. Great shot! I've heard that at the beginning of the season to make the nectar a little bit on the sweet side until you attract them. A little extra sugar when you're making it. Perhaps it's the sugar molecules drifting in the air? Then go back to the correct ratio from then on. |
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Posted: Apr/15/2008 4:47 AM PST
I agree with the little extra sugar part. Also, keep a feeder in one place, and keep the nectar fresh, emptying and replacing every few days and then putting the feeder in the same place. "If you fill it, they will come." |
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Posted: Apr/15/2008 4:50 AM PST
Hummers are very territorial and once they find a good feeding spot tend to return to it. It took me 2-3 years to attract hummers - I only get 3 up here in NY, but they have been coming back year after year. Be patient, keep the feeders fresh (remember, don't use the dyes, just plain sugar water, 1 part sugar to 4 parts water). Beautiful picture mosinmo!! |
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Posted: Apr/15/2008 3:07 PM PST
I have my feeders out now but there is not much blooming to attract them. I am looking for a red ribbon to put out as I was told that might help. I work during the day so I can't watch for them. Usually would see late afternoon early evening when I have them. I will put petunia baskets out next week as our temps are to be warmer at night by Friday. We had frost last night. I'm so tired of the cold. |
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Posted: Apr/15/2008 3:10 PM PST
Great photo. I'm jealous!!! Hope to get some good garden shots this summer with my new camera. maybe some with hummers. Pleasssse! |
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