dsb38327

Feather3, I went to that web site and read the whole thing. Very interesting. I didn't really understand if the male is monogynous (only one wife at a time). Or would it just be for that breeding season? Anyone know?
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/g...mmingbirds.htm

Feather3

Dorthy:
According to info the males are not monogamous. They mate with as many females as they can.

I found this site (Much more info than the previous site I posted) that is loaded with tons of info on hummingbirds from migration, to breeding, to USA laws. Anything you ever wanted to know. They have a list of sites that sell feeders(hundreds of them to choose from), vases, shower curtains, you name it. At the top of the site are "tabs" you click on to get to each catagory.

http://www.worldofhummingbirds.com/index.php

dsb38327

Hi, I think my season has come to a close. We had 6 hummingbirds the beginning of last week. We have 2 today. Supposed to be very cold again tonight so I expect them to leave in a day or so. I will keep my feeders out through this week at least.
I started this post July 27th and had a few birds then.
I started counting my sugar and gallons fed September 1.
September 1st through September 30th, 2010:
I used 99 lbs of sugar and fed 58 gallons of sugar/water.
In addition, I remember buying 45 lbs of sugar before September. It could have been more but I didn't want to go through grocery receipts. So I know I fed these birds at least 144 lbs of sugar the 2010 season.
I have really enjoyed doing this post and want to thank everyone again for their input and photos. We'll do it again next year. Anyone who is still getting hummingbirds is welcome to keep this post going if they want to.

Feather3

WOW that's allot of sugar!!!! I'm sure the Hummers were thankful.

Thank you so much for taking the time to post all the wonderful pics.

My feeders are still up, but we haven't seen any lately. So I'll be taking them down for winter.

JACRN

I'm still seeing 1 or 2 hummers, but we might have frost here in Ky. tonite.

Millstream Mom

I found this thread absolutely fascinating! Your pictures are wonderful! You should submit them to a magazine. I've marveled at your avatar, but never dreamed you had taken it in your own back yard!

God bless you for taking such loving care of his sweet little humming birds :)

Matilda

Thank you for sharing these very neat pictures! They were fun to look at.

dsb38327

How is everyone? Wanted to say that I still have 2 hummingbirds.

tlrnhi

Mine are now gone :(
I miss the little buggers!
Can't wait until next year.
Going to get a "jump" on them and get feeders out early.
Will have to figure out HOW to keep the bees/wasps away.

CarrieAnne

Mine are gone, too!!!!!!