Oh my Andy!! That was amazing - such a fantastic opportunity and so interesting. You can see and feel the thrill each person had as they felt the heartbeat and had one resting on their hand for a brief moment. Your garden is wonderful. Looking forward to seeing what you capture. Absolutely loved this.
Dear friend, a wonderful concern and care for hummingbirds. I really like all these species, they have something fascinating. Great video, congratulations! I wish you health, inspiration and all the best!
That was so fascinating to watch! It's great to know that the banding doesn't harm them. It's amazing that hummingbirds have returned to the same backyard for consecutive winters. I have wondered if that is also the case with other species of migrating birds. I love hummingbirds and enjoyed learning about this important research. Thank you for the great video! 👍😀
Thanks for watching and I’m really glad you enjoyed it. And yes, it’s not just hummingbirds that return to the same backyards each winter. I used to band songbirds and had several species that returned to my backyard for consecutive winters most notably a female Baltimore Oriole who came back for 4 consecutive winters and a Hermit Thrush for 3!
So hummingbirds spend the winter throughout much of North and Central Florida. The further south you are in Florida the harder it is to see them visiting feeders as the temperatures are warmer which means more bugs (protein) and more flowers (nectar) for hummingbirds to feed on so they are less likely to visit feeders. It’s still worth putting out a feeder you never know! Perky Pet make good feeders. If you want to avoid issues with bees I recommend getting a saucer shaped feeder. I just bought 2 new ones off Amazon for $21.99 eWonLife Hummingbird Feeder for Outdoors Hanging, 2 Pack, Leak-Proof, Easy to Clean and Refill, Saucer Hummingbird Feeder Including Hanging Hook, with 5 Feeding Ports (16 Ounce/Pack). Winter hummingbird season is pretty much over by end of February BUT Ruby-throated hummingbirds start arriving soon and will be migrating through your area (late February to May and then again from July to October). If you go to the link for hummingbird research inc in the description to my video there’s a lot more information. Good luck!
Good morning, I just visited this channel for the first time and subscribed right away. What highly interesting work is being done here and how important it is for the protection and observation of these delightful little birds! They are - as they say - flying gems! Thank you for sharing this excellent work with the explanations that are easy to understand for laymen. i wish you a nice Sunday and send warm greetings from Germany!👍💚👋
Ouch! I can't believe you actually have Caliope HB as a yard bird in Florida... I relly envy you, what a treat! (It's my US Hummer Jinx Bird, I have seen all other HB-species rhat breeds in US, incl the 3 more rare ones in SE Arizona plus the Berylline) I had no idea so many of the western'ish species could be seen in N Florida, but then I've never visited Florida in the winter in general and never been in northern Florida in particular! The few/two times I've been in Florida was for spring migration down south...
Yes, we’re lucky to have such diversity in winter. I hope you get to see a Calliope one day soon. SE Arizona is amazing. I enjoyed my 2 visits looking for hummingbirds. Saw all of the regulars and localized rare ones like White-eared and Lucifer. We had a couple of Berryline but didn’t see Plain-capped Starthroat but I guess they’re the rarest and hardest to see
Oh my Andy!! That was amazing - such a fantastic opportunity and so interesting. You can see and feel the thrill each person had as they felt the heartbeat and had one resting on their hand for a brief moment. Your garden is wonderful. Looking forward to seeing what you capture. Absolutely loved this.
Glad you enjoyed it, Becca! Thanks for your kind comment. Hummingbirds are awesome!
Hello, my friend! That's so interesting and fascinating!! Thanks a lot for sharing!! Happy new Week and see you soon! Renata
Glad you enjoyed it 😁
@@wildaboutbirds71 A pleasure!! Ciao!
Thanks for the beautiful upload my friend and what a beautiful birds. Greetings from Leen and have a great day. 👍 👍
Many thanks! Have a wonderful week as well Leen
Greetings friend. Thank you for arranging a beautiful film. Gorgeous birds. I send greetings.🌞Pavel🦊
Thank you! Cheers!
@@wildaboutbirds71 🙂
Such an amazing video. How cool. Very informative and well worth the watch. Excellent.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks
From this video I learn a new knowledge. Thanks for sharing.
Glad to hear it! I learn from your videos as well Cheiko 👊🏻
Dear friend, a wonderful concern and care for hummingbirds.
I really like all these species, they have something fascinating.
Great video, congratulations!
I wish you health, inspiration and all the best!
Hi Monica, thank you so much I appreciate your kind comment. All the best 👍
Simplemente es una maravilla de Naturaleza! feliz año nuevo! saludos cordiales mcarmen
thank you Carmen
Thank you for sharing these wonderful little ones, with feathers. Incredible.
With best wishes for tomorrow.
Best regards, Knut.
Thank you so much, Knut! Have a great week 👊🏻
Thank you. ◕‿◕ You too.
Love it! Here in Pensacola I had a Rufous in my yard the day b4 Christmas! A first for my yard list 👍.
Congratulations, Patrick! What a great Christmas gift 😁
That was so fascinating to watch! It's great to know that the banding doesn't harm them. It's amazing that hummingbirds have returned to the same backyard for consecutive winters. I have wondered if that is also the case with other species of migrating birds. I love hummingbirds and enjoyed learning about this important research. Thank you for the great video! 👍😀
Thanks for watching and I’m really glad you enjoyed it. And yes, it’s not just hummingbirds that return to the same backyards each winter. I used to band songbirds and had several species that returned to my backyard for consecutive winters most notably a female Baltimore Oriole who came back for 4 consecutive winters and a Hermit Thrush for 3!
@@wildaboutbirds71 Wow, that is so interesting and amazing!
Where is the best place to get feeders?
see my reply to your other comment
WalMart
Are you getting ing hummers yet? Is it too early?
I read that flowers are a good way to attract the hummingbirds, so I am hoping to gro bee balm any other suggestions?
@@MyArnette they should start arriving any day now
Do you think I can attract summers to my area? What could I do? I am excited about your post wow
Hummers not summers .
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It depends on where you live Dori.
@@wildaboutbirds71 Thank you for your reply. I live in Poincianna Florida.
How EXCITING!!!!! So you live on Florida? I am looking for hummers, I live in Poincianna Fl
So hummingbirds spend the winter throughout much of North and Central Florida. The further south you are in Florida the harder it is to see them visiting feeders as the temperatures are warmer which means more bugs (protein) and more flowers (nectar) for hummingbirds to feed on so they are less likely to visit feeders. It’s still worth putting out a feeder you never know! Perky Pet make good feeders. If you want to avoid issues with bees I recommend getting a saucer shaped feeder. I just bought 2 new ones off Amazon for $21.99
eWonLife Hummingbird Feeder for Outdoors Hanging, 2 Pack, Leak-Proof, Easy to Clean and Refill, Saucer Hummingbird Feeder Including Hanging Hook, with 5 Feeding Ports (16 Ounce/Pack).
Winter hummingbird season is pretty much over by end of February BUT Ruby-throated hummingbirds start arriving soon and will be migrating through your area (late February to May and then again from July to October). If you go to the link for hummingbird research inc in the description to my video there’s a lot more information. Good luck!
Sweet
thank you
Good morning, I just visited this channel for the first time and subscribed right away. What highly interesting work is being done here and how important it is for the protection and observation of these delightful little birds! They are - as they say - flying gems! Thank you for sharing this excellent work with the explanations that are easy to understand for laymen. i wish you a nice Sunday and send warm greetings from Germany!👍💚👋
Thanks and welcome Renate 😊
Ouch! I can't believe you actually have Caliope HB as a yard bird in Florida... I relly envy you, what a treat! (It's my US Hummer Jinx Bird, I have seen all other HB-species rhat breeds in US, incl the 3 more rare ones in SE Arizona plus the Berylline)
I had no idea so many of the western'ish species could be seen in N Florida, but then I've never visited Florida in the winter in general and never been in northern Florida in particular! The few/two times I've been in Florida was for spring migration down south...
Yes, we’re lucky to have such diversity in winter. I hope you get to see a Calliope one day soon. SE Arizona is amazing. I enjoyed my 2 visits looking for hummingbirds. Saw all of the regulars and localized rare ones like White-eared and Lucifer. We had a couple of Berryline but didn’t see Plain-capped Starthroat but I guess they’re the rarest and hardest to see