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I came across your website. I am new to hummingbird watching and this is my first year ever seeing one. I have planted quite a few hummer nectar plants in my yard over the past 2-3 years in hopes of attracting the little birds. And I put out feeders. It finally paid off this year!!
I live on the east coast in Sebastian, FL (zip code - 32958). My plant zone is 9b/10a. I saw my first hummer around November 20, 2007. Not sure if it was a female Ruby-throat or a young male. This bird or others that look like it have been visiting my feeders ever since. I saw an adult male for the first time at the feeders this past Sunday, February 11, 2008 along with the other hummer that is showing up. Of course, I may have multiple birds and can't tell the difference between them.
A co-worker said that one weekend about a month ago she counted 8 hummers (Ruby-throats) on her Jasmine hedges. She said that was the first time she has ever seen that many hummers at one time.
I have no idea how many different Ruby-throat hummingbirds are coming to my yard and using my feeders and plant blooms. But I see them quite frequently during the day up until about an hour or less before sundown.
I have a question for you. How common is it for Hummingbirds to stay year-round as residents here in Florida? I am surprised that the hummers have been here in my yard since at least November. I wasn't expecting them to stay all winter. So I am thinking that perhaps they are permanent residents in my area.
Thanks for any info you can share.
~Becky Cook~
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