Hummingbird Approves of New Feeder

@CarolDM (203452)

Nashville, Tennessee

September 1, 2022 3:06pm CST

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 already. The hummingbirds are approving of the new feeder. Since it was installed late yesterday evening, they have been visiting. Sat on the deck steps earlier with the camera. Waited and finally got a few photos. They only allow one to feed at a time. Even though this feeder has five feeding stations. They will chase the others away. Just how these little feisty hummingbirds are. They are so entertaining to watch. Now they can hide in the rose bush to the right of the feeder, and the butterfly bushes behind it. So funny to watch them. The white butterfly bush is behind the feeder in this photo. Full of blooms. The butterflies are enjoying both bushes. More of those little things to enjoy. Hope your day is going well. Photo is mine.

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@kaylachan (57851)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

1 Sep 22

Glad the hummingbirds and butterflies like the garden and food.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Sep 22

Thanks and so am I. Great entrainment in the garden and on the deck.

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@kaylachan (57851)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

1 Sep 22

@CarolDM Great cat t.v. too.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Sep 22

@kaylachan Yes they enjoy it too.

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@sjvg1976 (41131)

• Delhi, India

2 Sep 22

Hummingbirds are rare to see here in the city. You are fortunate that you can see nature around you.

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@sjvg1976 (41131)

• Delhi, India

2 Sep 22

@CarolDM same with the butterflies, they are not visible here.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Sep 22

They usually are seen away from the cities. They go where the flowers are.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Sep 22

@sjvg1976 They are very delicate and enjoy nature more than people.

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@Juliaacv (48421)

• Canada

1 Sep 22

Its great that the hummingbirds are enjoying their new feeder. As soon as I looked at the photo, I thought it the perfect location in front of the butterfly bush.

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@Juliaacv (48421)

• Canada

2 Sep 22

@CarolDM That would be great, I look forward to it. Its been 2 months yesterday since your surgery, I was thinking of it yesterday morning.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Sep 22

@Juliaacv Yes you are right. I have another post op appointment in October. Also the pain Management nurse called today to make an appointment.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Sep 22

Thank you so much. I need to also post the entire garden so you can see where the other flowers are. I have been entertained by these little birds today.

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@LadyDuck (458458)

• Switzerland

2 Sep 22

This is a pretty feeder and the little hummingbird seems to enjoy it. It was a good idea to to have it attached to a pole in the garden, there are many more places where the birds can hide but still be close to the feeder.

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@LadyDuck (458458)

• Switzerland

3 Sep 22

@CarolDM May be that later more than one bird will come, they need a little time to be confident.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Sep 22

@LadyDuck They do this every year. Such aggressive little birds to each other.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Sep 22

Thank you I loved it when I saw it. But still only one bird at a time. I liked the idea of a pole too.

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@Marilynda1225 (79804)

• United States

2 Sep 22

I'm fascinated by your posts about the hummingbirds. I'm glad they're enjoying their new feeder and that you've been able to watch them

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Sep 22

Thank you. I will post more. They are really enjoying the two feeders now.

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@58lordstreet (1669)

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3 Sep 22

only have hummingbird moths here, which fly backwards and forwards.Used to see two types of hummingbird when I lived in the dominican republic. managed to see two of their nests that they built on a level with my balcony

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Sep 22

Oh I love those as well. I have never seen a nest here but I keep looking. So very tiny.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Sep 22

@58lordstreet Oh wow look at her sitting there. So very tiny. She picked a great place. Thanks for sharing.

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@58lordstreet (1669)

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3 Sep 22

@CarolDM i have a photo but it was so bad lol it was so small I had to blow it up on the camera so it went very fuzzy

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@ptrikha_2 (45527)

• India

2 Sep 22

Well it is so nice to have the approval from the birds! Will any other birds too try to come and water from this Feeder? Do Brendel and Dude happen to come and chase the birds? I know these are too many questions but well, I am just curious!!

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@ptrikha_2 (45527)

• India

3 Sep 22

@CarolDM Don't the cats need to come out in the sunshine and fresh air? Bees and Wasps would also be liking the place I suppose!

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@ptrikha_2 (45527)

• India

4 Sep 22

@CarolDM The screen room acts as a good place for the pets.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Sep 22

I agree. They enjoy the deck feeder as well. They go back and forth. Yes other birds will visit but cannot get their beaks in the tiny feeder stations. Also bees and wasps will visit and yesterday I saw a butterfly land on this one. Never too many questions. My cats are indoor only, they never go outside.

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@RebeccasFarm (86772)

• United States

2 Sep 22

So lovely what a paradise it is there Carol

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@RebeccasFarm (86772)

• United States

3 Sep 22

@CarolDM Welcome Carol hope you are okay today

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Sep 22

@RebeccasFarm A long day but ok.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Sep 22

Thank you so kindly my friend.

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@moffittjc (118492)

• Gainesville, Florida

3 Sep 22

You do such a wonderful job of taking care of God’s little creatures! I’m glad the hummingbirds like their new feeder. Are hummingbirds migratory birds, or do they stay in one particular area most or all of their lives?

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Sep 22

How sweet. I enjoy it so very much. They give back so much more than I give. They are migratory. They love the hot weather. An interesting link here about the migration.

https://www.thespruce.com/when-is-hummingbird-migration-386451

www.thespruce.com

https://www.thespruce.com/when-is-hummingbird-migration-386451

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@TheHorse (206014)

• Walnut Creek, California

5 Sep 22

Maybe I will stop by and teach the hummingbirds to "share."

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Sep 22

Lots of luck to you.

@Deepizzaguy (94649)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

1 Sep 22

Butterflies are wonderful creatures to see outside of a home.

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@Deepizzaguy (94649)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

2 Sep 22

@CarolDM I think I have seen a few butterflies in the back yard as well as the front yard.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Sep 22

@Deepizzaguy I see many as well the time of year.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Sep 22

There are many butterflies in the garden as well.

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@aninditasen (15744)

• Raurkela, India

2 Sep 22

I think there's one on the feeder. It looks black. I too enjoy watching birds flying in my garden.

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@aninditasen (15744)

• Raurkela, India

3 Sep 22

@CarolDM These tiny birds keep flying near my house but I don't think so they are the humming birds as their chirp is very shrill.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Sep 22

@aninditasen There are no hummingbirds in your country. Maybe you are seeing another interesting bird.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Sep 22

Yes there is one on the feeder. He is the one I waited about 15 minutes to get a photo of. These are only about three inches long. Very tiny.

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@everwonderwhy (6697)

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6 Sep 22

These humming beauties don't mind being alone while eating

. They're not very sociable. Very pleasant time of the day you were having, Carol.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Sep 22

They are not alone for long. Others will come along and take their seats. I was having a great time.

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@Nakitakona (56302)

• Philippines

7 Sep 22

I love bird watching. In your place, hummingbirds are happy and enjoying the feeder. If they could only talk, they would express how grateful are they.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 Sep 22

They do make sounds as if they are talking to each other. Very entertaining.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Sep 22

@Nakitakona Yes it is and I enjoy it on most days.

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@Nakitakona (56302)

• Philippines

8 Sep 22

@CarolDM Listening to chirping of the bird is amusing and entertaining.

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@jstory07 (134403)

• Roseburg, Oregon

2 Sep 22

That is nice that the hummingbirds like the new feeder.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Sep 22

Thanks, I agree.

@sol_cee (38223)

• Philippines

2 Sep 22

Are hummingbirds really tiny or are those giant grasses?

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Sep 22

They are very tiny. Only about three to four inches long. 7-13 cm

@JudyEv (325929)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Sep 22

I would so enjoy watching the hummingbirds but I'll have to make do with parrots.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Sep 22

Parrots should be entertaining as well.

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@Ronrybs (17840)

• London, England

2 Sep 22

I would like some hummingbirds here! Just lately the usual birds at my feeder have been less than plentiful. I think they must have found somewhere else, with better grub!

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Sep 22

I wish I could share with you. They are so entertaining. Maybe they will return.

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@thelme55 (76485)

• Germany

2 Sep 22

Lovely photo! It is always nice to be visited by birds and butterflies.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Sep 22

Thank you Thelma, It is indeed nice.

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@dya80dya (33629)

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2 Sep 22

Here we don't have these birds.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Sep 22

I am sure you have others that we don't have.