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Al Hansen

Al Hansen

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A different version of William Tell.
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That's neat Al. My hummingbirds seem to have moved on ......ah well.....they'll be back
 
Excellent capture Al
The hummers have moved south out of Ohio to warmer climes.
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Thank you, John. This pic I took out of the archives. We have seen a few stragglers here which are broad-tail and black-chinned hummers. When our nights begin dropping into the 40Fs like they have been recently that is a signal for them to head to Mexico and Central America.
Al
 
That's neat Al. My hummingbirds seem to have moved on ......ah well.....they'll be back
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Thanks, Dani. Just think,those that you see most likely will end up flying across the Gulf of Mexico. It is hard to fathom these tiny creatures that have that ability to make such a journey.
Al
 
Cool,I've never seen one perched before,great pic.
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I appreciated that comment, Steve. When you look at this juvenile male Rufous, just remember that twig most likely is no larger than 1/8 to 3/16th of an inch in diameter. Makes his feet pretty small.
Al
 
Al,

Great photography from you, as usual. Our ruby throated hummers seem to have departed for the season as the feeder has been inactive for a week or so. They generally hang around until the first frost so I hope this isn't a sign of bad things to come weather wise.

Dave
 
Al,

Great photography from you, as usual. Our ruby throated hummers seem to have departed for the season as the feeder has been inactive for a week or so. They generally hang around until the first frost so I hope this isn't a sign of bad things to come weather wise.

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Thanks, Dave. I have found over the years that the hummers in our area seem to be regulated by the thermometer. For example, the Calliope and Rufous males are the first to get down here on their migration and also the first to leave for Mexico. (kind of like drake pintails and drake bluewing teal) What triggers that is night time temps I believe. When ever it has dipped below 60F at night they seem to disappear. As far as our black-chinned and broad-tailed hummers are concerned, I normally have to pull the feeders. Normal for them is leaving the first half of October. They are much hardier. The other thing I must remember is that this year with the rains that we have had, more insects are available for them to eat. So even with the dwindling source of flowers there is still food for them.
Al
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