Re: [mou-net] Hummers vs Hornets

2021-09-01 Thread Kathryn Rudd
He feeder I have looks like a flying saucer- round and flat. Since I rubbed the peppermint oil on it today, several hummers have been sittin and sippin. Haven’t seen one hornet come near. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 1, 2021, at 9:27 PM, Sid Stivland wrote: > > I have used the bowl type for

Re: [mou-net] Hummers vs Hornets

2021-09-01 Thread Sid Stivland
I have used the bowl type for years with very little problem from wasps. As stated, they are easy to clean, they have perches which the hummers seem to like as they can save some energy by not having to hover, and are easily accessed by the birds. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN On Wed, Sep 1, 2021 at

Re: [mou-net] Hummers vs Hornets

2021-09-01 Thread Michael Koutnik
Hi Steve, Helpful information. Can you describe what you mean by "bowl feeder?" Thanks, Mike Koutnik On Wed, Sep 1, 2021 at 8:09 PM Steve Slocum wrote: > I agree with you. Now through mid-October I leave mine out. When I had > the hour-glass tube feeders, there were more problems with

Re: [mou-net] Hummers vs Hornets

2021-09-01 Thread Steve Slocum
I agree with you. Now through mid-October I leave mine out. When I had the hour-glass tube feeders, there were more problems with yellow jackets and I used pure peppermint oil. I read a birding publication which recommended the oil. Now that I use bowl feeders, I have had no problems with

[mou-net] Migration season - pros/cons of evening birding

2021-09-01 Thread MOU
(Posted by Tom Gilde via moumn.org) I’m wondering about the rewards of “after supper” excursions in the specific context of migrating songbirds. Are migrants less likely to be active if they are planning to hit the road overnight? Thanks for your insights. Join or Leave

[mou-net] BTBW at Sucker, Ramsey Cty

2021-09-01 Thread PeteandDeb Hoeger-Lerdal
A male Black-throated Blue WRbler has been working its way up and down the now-famous creek at Sucker Lake in Ramsey Cty. this morning (Sept 1), amid very heavy warbler traffic. Seen and photographed by several birders on the east bank of creek ( opposite the trail where the LOWA was found ).

[mou-net] Hummers vs Hornets

2021-09-01 Thread Kathryn Rudd
Hello, and Happy Hump Day. Hope folks here can help me with this. Two nights ago, KARE11, in their 10pm news, reported about a new surge of mosquitos carrying West Nile. Also in the segment was a report about increased hornets and wasps causing problems. I was shocked when they urged viewers to