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Hummingbirds

NickNack — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 16:20:27 GMT

I was standing outside, and a hummingbird flew up to where I usually have one of my feeders! I'm so glad I saw it. I hurried inside and made the nectar, and when it reaches room temperature will put my feeders out. I love to watch them, and so does Henry, my cat, from the safety of my screened in porch.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 16:25:58 GMT

Hummers look like wind-up cat toys. I can understand why Henry would be fascinated with them. They're fun to watch, especially when you have several that fight while jockeying for position.

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mimomof4 — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 16:26:51 GMT

How cute!!!

I can never manage to snap pics of the humingbirds, they are so fast.

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Spurt — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 16:33:33 GMT

@NickNack

Great picture!!! Love Hummers!!! And what a cute kitty too....

I used to have a Hummingbird feeder, but then some nasty fire ants found the nectar, so I had to abandon the feeder to get rid of the fire ants (feeders that had wasp/ant protection didnt work)....But what was sad, the Hummers remember where the feeders are and one came buy and actually fussed at me because I didn't have my feeder anymore....

There is mom and pop restaurant located outside the city limits that we like to go to, and they have Hummingbird feeders outside all their windows, and it's so neat to watch these marvelous birds!

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eddyandme — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 16:32:25 GMT

Oh,oh, @NickNack, looks like kitty noticed too!

I just noticed a few the other day. I have some "weeds" that just grew up this year. They're tall, with thick stalks and little yellow flowers. Don't know what they are, very nice looking and spread and grow like wildfire!

Definitely not your typical weeds. Everyone comments on the beautiful "flowers" and asks what they are. I like them and will not cut down - they're taller than me! - and have noticed that bees and hummingbirds are around them in the morning and afternoon, respectively.

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butterfly123 — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 16:34:09 GMT

@NickNack

Henry is just adorable watching the hummers.

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Drythe — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 16:40:00 GMT

Hey Hey, Henry, you cutie!

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Sweetbay magnolia — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 16:44:20 GMT

The ruby throats came early to my area this year (May). I have a little feeder at the porch, but I had the same response as you, @NickNack - one morning they were humming around right where that feeder usually is and I beat feet to get it up! That day, it was up and running.

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FlowerBear — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 16:49:43 GMT

Aww such a sweet picture!

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Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 17:01:04 GMT

@NickNack

OMG, how precious! From the back, Henry's markings look almost identical to my Bogey's markings.

Not only do I have a Hummer feeder on our terrace, but we also throw out some nuts every day for Bogey's squirrel friends to come by .... he just loves all his visitors!

BTW ...... you can have instant Hummingbird water if you heat about 1/2 cup less of water, throw in the sugar and stir thoroughly ..... and then throw in some ice cubes and stir till they are melted.

Speeds up the process .... can't let those little birdies wait for their lunch!

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NickNack — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 17:01:11 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@NickNack

OMG, how precious! From the back, Henry's markings look almost identical to my Bogey's markings.

Not only do I have a Hummer feeder on our terrace, but we also throw out some nuts every day for Bogey's squirrel friends to come by .... he just loves all his visitors!

BTW ...... you can have instant Hummingbird water if you heat about 1/2 cup less of water, throw in the sugar and stir thoroughly ..... and then throw in some ice cubes and stir till they are melted. Speeds up the process .... can't let those little birdies wait for lunch!

@Tinkrbl44 I saw him come by an hour ago, and the feeders are already up! I made the nectar and put it in the feeders and put the feeders in the refrigerator for ten minutes. Then I let it stand at room temperature for about 20 - 30 min. and it was cool enough to put up. Your idea is good too!

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INDIANA BONES — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 17:05:26 GMT

@NickNack This is the most precious photo I have seen in a long time. Love Henry watching the beautiful hummingbird. Hummingbirds are so interesting to watch fly. Great photo and thanks for sharing.

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INDIANA BONES — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 17:06:38 GMT

@mimomof4 my thoughts exactly and to get Henry in the pic also was surreal. Gotta love it.

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hckynut — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 17:08:44 GMT

@NickNack

What a great pix. My wife mixes up the stuff for her hummingbird feeder regularly. She told me it is better to keep it fairly fresh to attract more birds.

It is hung on 1 of the trees closest to our patio room, but not near as close as yours appears to be. We see them regularly, but they are not easy to see because of the background colors of our other trees and hills.

What a treat for Henry, our cats spend a lot of time bird watching through our floor length doors and windows in our patio room.

Thanks for sharing this great picture.

hckynut(john)

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Azcowgirl — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 18:09:24 GMT

What a darling picture....and Henry is too cute for words !❤️ ☺️

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NickNack — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 18:28:15 GMT

Thanks everyone, for the compliments on Henry and the picture. I have a bird feeder outside the screened in porch that Henry can see from the porch and also from the glass doors in the house. I also have a feeder outside his room where he can sit on his cat tree and watch them.

He just got his cat tree recently and hasn't been getting on it on his own. I put him on it daily and pet him while he's there. Then he'll stay for a while when I leave the room. I hope he'll start getting up on his own soon.

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goldensrbest — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 19:18:45 GMT

Henry wants to eat it.

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Preds — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 19:20:57 GMT

Beautiful Pic. I have hummers, but I want Henry. He is awesome!

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CelticCrafter — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 20:07:39 GMT

That's the cutest picture ever!

I would print it out and frame it.

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MoJoV — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 20:16:06 GMT

@NickNack very sweet picture. I love hummingbirds and feed them all summer. NO RED NECTAR. Henry is a darling. Picture cheered me up which I really needed today.