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My Hummingbird Feeder...

Ooh, this early?
I usually set it up a lot later, but I know nothing really, just have had one up the past couple of years because I occasionally see one hummingbird.

(However the onions are planted and already about 3-4" tall.)
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Was a Cruise Fanatic, one cruise on Princess cured me. Bleah

I was going to wait until late April or even May, but a friend over by 17th said he has had a few scouts show up the first week of April the last few years. They were quite persistent in "telling" him to get his feeder up, too. I haven't seen any indication of the ones who were here last year yet, but it won't hurt to put it up.
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"Keep calm and carry on."

It is time. They are already passing through
»www.hummingbirds.net/map.html

Well, it's out there for any of last year's visitors and newcomers. I think I may have not put it out early enough last year. I have to get to Behnke's yet to do my flower and herb boxes...usually don't do that until late April/early May.
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"Keep calm and carry on."

reply to DC DSL
This is good timing.

I usually don't see them in Springfield until after the 15th but I try to get the feeder out right about now. You may see them a little earlier because it is warmer in town and some plants will bloom a bit earlier.

The first arrivals may be wearing scarfs and little hats due to the chilly weather, so we should help them out with some nourishment after their long journey.

reply to grobinette
Thanks for that map link. That's a great reference for folks on the lookout for these little guys.

I'm kind of blown away by how far north the sightings are by now. I don't know what they will eat up there.

reply to DC DSL
I saw one (possibly a second, but it might have been the same one) flitting about the balconies across the street from me on Monday and again a little while ago. I don't think he/they found my feeder yet. Silly birds.
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"Keep calm and carry on."

The two columbine plants from last year are coming back strong, their flowers will attract hummingbirds. When they start flowering then I'll get the feeder up
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Was a Cruise Fanatic, one cruise on Princess cured me. Bleah

reply to DC DSL
I've been checking but nothing yet in this neck of the woods either.

reply to DC DSL
Finally saw my first hummer today. Yeah!!!!