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Title: Hummingbird returns to nest (MD) Post by: Donna on 13-Jun-10, 06:34:29 AM http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?StoryID=106081 (http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?StoryID=106081)
Woodsboro -- Sid Sichert has been feeding ruby-throated hummingbirds for about five years. Last year, his habit finally paid off with a nest, and this year, the nesting mother of one of nature's smallest birds has returned. Title: Re: Hummingbird returns to nest (MD) Post by: valhalla on 13-Jun-10, 08:54:50 AM Helen - this is out your neck of the woods! :clap:
Title: Re: Hummingbird returns to nest (MD) Post by: Helen in MD on 13-Jun-10, 08:58:25 PM Helen - this is out your neck of the woods! :clap: Yeah, the reporter called me last week for info on breeding and nesting. Been away all weekend at birding conference so haven't looked at the article. Guess I better go do that.Title: Re: Hummingbird returns to nest (MD) Post by: Patti from Kentucky on 13-Jun-10, 10:19:56 PM Yeah, the reporter called me last week for info on breeding and nesting. Been away all weekend at birding conference so haven't looked at the article. Guess I better go do that. Now I'm curious Helen, is birding something you do professionally, or a passionate hobby? Patti Title: Re: Hummingbird returns to nest (MD) Post by: huddiecat on 17-Jun-10, 08:44:27 AM I love it!! I always have hummingbirds, but can never locate the nest! Yet, my sister, who loves near LA and does not "feed" the hummers, had a nesting pair this spring in her backyard! At least she took pics for me :happy:
Title: Re: Hummingbird returns to nest (MD) Post by: Patti from Kentucky on 17-Jun-10, 06:28:10 PM I love it!! I always have hummingbirds, but can never locate the nest! Yet, my sister, who loves near LA and does not "feed" the hummers, had a nesting pair this spring in her backyard! At least she took pics for me :happy: Suzanne, I'm in the same frustrating boat...I've had a female hummer visiting the feeder every day since Derby Day (how we measure time in Louisville), but I have no idea if/where there is a nest. Patti |