We keep our hummingbird feeder up quite late, ever since 2012 when we had a
Rufus Hummer coming to our feeder into November. Now hoping that lightning
will strike twice in the same spot and we get another one.
--Marty
Interlaken
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There have been people over the years that have left their hummingbird
feeders up well into the Fall and have helped straggler Ruby-throated and
even other rarity hummingbirds. Into November, it is occasional for extreme
wandering of species, and hummingbird feeders left up can provide crucial
aid
It shouldn't be a concern for any migratory birds. At least that's true for the
so-called "obligatory migrants". They are responding to changing light
levels...that's what gives them the drive to migrate. A cold front followed by
a good tail wind may be an impetus too. Feeding them won't trick
Strongly second John's comments for both the Connecticut Hill plan and
for the FLNF. So often a great hue and cry is raised before we
understand the process and benefits planned.
John
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I let my thistles go to seed every year as well. We get lots of goldfinches
visiting our yard to feed on them. I had not thought about the neighbors
thinking I’m nuts…. Or seedy.
Michael
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Reference and Instruction Librarian
Selector, Olin/Uris
There are greater forces at play in the mechanisms which trigger migration
than the availability of food at feeders. We understand to some extent
that, on a grand scale, birds which migrate long distances are driven to do
so (or evolved to do so) by the availability and huge disparity
Around here I have noticed that this is a good year for fruits, nuts and berry
production. My cedar trees are totally loaded with ripening cedar berries that
are starting to turn blue. The Waxwings will love them. There are lots of
apples, pears, hickory nuts, and a couple neighbors and I let
Hi Pete,
Don't worry about either the Hummingbirds or the Orioles. Food
availability is not really a driver in migration timing for any species.
That would be quite maladaptive. Other cues, including but not limited to
day length, sometimes combined with wind direction, atmospheric pressure,
Yes. My concern is that I hear tell keep feeders up for both hummers and
orioles will "trick" them into staying longer than they should.
I've been told this is not a concern for hummers. How about Orioles?
Thanks
Pete
On 8/16/2017 1:46 PM, Linda Orkin wrote:
> And when all have migrated
I guess I am a bit too literal-minded and misunderstood what Pete was asking.
In answer to a slightly different question "When is the latest that
hummingbirds and orioles are around so that I can take down my feeders (which
at that point may or may not be attracting any birds anyway)? ": for
And when all have migrated through. It is my understanding that migratory
hummingbirds are able to find and utilize feeders as they travel.
https://www.thespruce.com/when-to-take-down-hummingbird-feeders-385959
Linda Orkin
Ithaca, NY
On Wed, Aug 16, 2017 at 1:26 PM, Marie P. Read
After they've left on migration!
Feeding them isn't going to prevent them from migrating, if that's what you
were worried about.
Marie
Marie Read Wildlife Photography
452 Ringwood Road
Freeville NY 13068 USA
Phone 607-539-6608
e-mail m...@cornell.edu
Website: http://www.marieread.com
The DEC periodically updates management plans for each forest unit. I don’t
know the details of Connecticut Hill, but I did become involved with the
Hammond Hill plans. I met with DEC personnel to suggest some alterations in
their plans for successional habitat. On balance I strongly support
They're just telling us about this now, but they've been working at it for a
couple of years at least. Living close by, I've seen 3 areas turned into YFIs
(one a camping area), and 3 areas of clear-cutting. There other areas with the
telltale Blue paint marks indicating "treatments" to come. I
Can someone suggest an appropriate time to stop feeding hummers sugar
water and orioles jelly?
Thanks
Pete Sar
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