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celticeagle @celticeagle (189792) • Boise, Idaho 14 May 25

A hummingbird lives between 3 and 6 years. There are a variety of reasons why their lives may be cut short, such as predators, injuries, starvation, illness, and exposure to harsh weather. Even cats, snakes, hawks, and other...

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Where Not to Hang Your Hummingbird Feeder

celticeagle @celticeagle (189792) • Boise, Idaho 16 Apr 25

Most of us enjoy seeing the hummingbird in our yards. Many set up a feeder somewhere in the yard to be sure the bird will make an appearance. But there are some areas that aren't good for a feeder. Here is the list: * Right up...

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It wouldn't fit...

Stacey @xstitcher (39003) • Petaluma, California 13 Mar 25

I knew from the description that the new hummingbird feeder that I got held more than ones I've had in the past, but when I made the food I used my two cup measuring cup like I usually do and it didn't fill the new feeder, so I...

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Got that put together...

Stacey @xstitcher (39003) • Petaluma, California 13 Mar 25

...and now the hummingbird food is cooling. Putting the hummingbird feeder took some doing, as it was one of those "instert part A into part B" kind of deals, but by the grace of God I got it together without my head exploding....

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Four Blue Jays At Deck Feeder

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 23 Nov 22

Each winter I start feeding the birds at my deck feeder. I buy the whole unsalted peanuts for them. I buy them in bulk to save on the cost. Many birds visit like the Blue Jays (in the photo), Cardinals, Doves, Woodpeckers, and...

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Excitement From my Deck

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 1 Oct 22

That time of the year. I start feeding the fall and winter birds. I put out the whole unsalted peanuts on the deck. My two favorite birds are the Blue Jays and the Cardinals and the Mourning Doves. I always remember the phone...

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Hummingbird Approves of New Feeder

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 1 Sep 22

Bought this hummingbird feeder last year and never put it up in the garden. Finally decided to have it attached to a pole in the garden would be better than actually using the hanger it came with. I have one hanging on the deck...

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An Exotic Visitor

Ron Rybs @Ronrybs (21503) • London, England 24 Jul 22

I have a very occasional visitor to the bird feeder, a Ring Necked Parakeet I think. Not native to the UK, but from India I believe, there are many flocks of these birds and you can frequently hear them noisily squawking in the...

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Calling it done...

Stacey @xstitcher (39003) • Petaluma, California 23 Apr 22

I unloaded the dishwasher and put the dishes away, then loaded the dishwasher with the stuff in the sink, washed a few things by hand in the sink and put them in the dishwasher. I made hummingbird food, which is cooling (come...

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Bird Feeder Was Snow Covered

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 13 Mar 22

Sunshine today, a little warmer than yesterday. Still a little snow on the ground. The photo is the deck bird feeder. Yesterday it was completely frozen over. Today the sun is starting to melt the snow. I went out earlier to...

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Watching A Busy Bird Feeder

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 12 Feb 22

Birds are flocking to my deck feeder again. They enjoy the sunflower seeds and peanuts. Cardinals visit early and late, before and after the crowd. Blue Jays (in the photo) are usually the second to arrive. Grackles and other...

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Blue Jays Eating Deck Peanuts

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 17 Dec 21

Even when the rain falls, the birds show up at the deck bird feeder. For now I am feeing them whole unsalted peanuts. They love these. Blue Jays in this photo each had two peanuts in their mouths. They fly to the trees to...

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Managing A Bully Hummingbird

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 15 Jul 21

For the past couple of years I have noticed only two or three hummingbirds visit the feeders in the back. I am used to seeing several at both feeders. Have always had the perch attached above the feeder. They always seem to...

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Hummingbird Zoomed Over My Head

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 1 Jul 21

Finally snapped a quick photo of a male ruby throated hummingbird on my deck feeder. I was sitting on the steps watching the rabbits. I heard him literally zoom over my head and perched on the stick beside the feeder. These...

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First Time to See This Bird

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 14 Apr 21

Was looking out the window earlier, watching the birds in the backyard. All of a sudden this bird landed on the hummingbird feeder. Black and orange. At first glance I thought it was a robin that had just taken a bath. Such...

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Excited About My First 2021 Hummingbird

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 13 Apr 21

Was outside earlier filling up the bird bath. Many birds were singing in the trees and waiting on the water. While standing on the deck I saw a tiny hummingbird in the yard. Excited is an understatement. I quickly came inside to...

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Red Cardinal in the Snow

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 11 Jan 21

Woke up to snow falling today. It is still falling now. Lots of birds in the backyard. Have been watching and photographing all day. The red male cardinal is a favorite to see in the snow. Always reminds me of my Dad. His...

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Crows Have Taken Over the Feeder

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 22 Nov 20

Never seen so many crows at the deck feeder. Did not know they love peanuts. They will get two and three at one time in their mouths. They are so big and will take over when they come around. The other birds disappear when the...

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Grackle Visited the Peanuts Again

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 19 Oct 20

Was sitting here staring out the window. And two grackles perched on the deck peanut feeder together. Got up slowly to get a photo. I managed to get one, the other one flew away. This one sat in the feeder and crunched the...

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Watching the Hummingbirds at the Deck Feeder

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 4 Oct 20

The hummingbirds will be leaving soon. But for now I still see two or three every day at the deck feeder. Managed to get this shot yesterday from the patio doors. They are such beautiful little birds. They will fit in the palm of...

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