Hummingbirds will be Migrating South Soon

@CarolDM (203396)
Nashville, Tennessee
September 18, 2020 11:09am CST
Made another batch of nectar for the hummingbirds this morning. Probably the last one for the season. The migration will start soon as they head south. Then they will return next spring. Amazing how this process happens. I will miss seeing these tiny hummingbirds. But I know they will be back. A reminder for anyone that has feeders out, if you add a little extra sugar this time of year, it will help them with energy to get through the migration.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
18 Sep 20
I recently read about their migration and the need for feeding them. I believe ours are heading your way by now.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
18 Sep 20
@CarolDM I haven't seen one in two weeks.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Sep 20
@DianneN They are coming here I hope.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Sep 20
I hope so, they are still around for now.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
18 Sep 20
I think alot of the birds are heading south now. I wish them luck on their journey!
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Sep 20
They are, especially these hummers. They will be gone in a few weeks.
Four Walls
@FourWalls (86575)
• United States
18 Sep 20
I’m at lunch now. I’ll run over to Target and get a hummingbird feeder. (Just hope I don’t mistake one of those little things for a big fly. )
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Sep 20
You should find one on clearance this time of year.
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crazyhorseladycx
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
18 Sep 20
yepperz, 't'll not be long now. 'lways sorrowful fer me. i leave 't least one feeder out with 'xtra sugar 'til 'bout late oct/early november. i've seen some come through here (migratin' late from elsewhere) stop by'n partake'n such.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Sep 20
I know, they are always missed. Glad you feed them as well.
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Jo Miller
@pjmurphy (2498)
• United States
18 Sep 20
They seem to get more active this time of year just before they leave. Never ceases to amaze me that those tiny little birds can make that long, long journey.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Sep 20
Yes they do, I give them a little extra sugar. Love these birds.
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Raj
@Butterfingers (66603)
• India
18 Sep 20
That's good and a nice reminder. Thanks
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Sep 20
You are welcome.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (56195)
• Canada
18 Sep 20
A bit sad to see them go, but here they have already left and started their migration. There is a frost warning tonight, so its too cold for the little guys.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Sep 20
Yes they have been a delight to see every day. But not gone yet.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Sep 20
Hope you seen lots of them today.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Sep 20
So far I have, thanks.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
18 Sep 20
I saw something about their migration coming up soon. It's good you got that mixture done for them.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
18 Sep 20
@CarolDM You're welcome.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Sep 20
Yes they will be gone in a few weeks. Thanks.
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (21504)
• London, England
19 Sep 20
Pity we don't get hummingbirds in the UK. they'd make a nice addition to the bird feeder crowd!
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Sep 20
That is a pity. They are very cool.
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Manuela Lopes
@nela13 (59367)
• Portugal
19 Sep 20
I usually only put seeds for birds outside.
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Manuela Lopes
@nela13 (59367)
• Portugal
19 Sep 20
@CarolDM I didn't know as we don't have hummingbirds here.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Sep 20
@nela13 I understand.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Sep 20
Hummingbirds do not eat seeds, only nectar.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222288)
• United States
18 Sep 20
It always amazes me that these little giants can migrate for so many miles. I love them!
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Sep 20
They are incredible birds. So tiny and just an amazing migration.
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Courtney Dutton
@MommyOfEli2013 (89474)
• Rupert, Idaho
18 Sep 20
Sorry that time if year is upon us....but glad you can enjoy them again when they return.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Sep 20
It happens, I am enjoying the weather.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Sep 20
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Courtney Dutton
@MommyOfEli2013 (89474)
• Rupert, Idaho
18 Sep 20
@CarolDM That is great you are enjoying the weather at least!
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muhammad iqbal
@happylife1 (13403)
• Karachi, Pakistan
18 Sep 20
Very long travel they have to reached
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Sep 20
Yes it is amazing to watch the migration on a map.
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GreatMartin
@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
18 Sep 20
For some reason we have lost our hummingbird population--maybe because the new owners here won't allow any feeding posts outside the apartments and/or because they removed most of the flowering plants/bushes/trees!!
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Sep 20
That is too bad. I wonder what happened. I would protest for feeding posts and trees.