A different kind of hummingbird?

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  1. dooley

    dooley Super Garden Turtle

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    Yesterday, I noticed something stuck to the side of the hummingbird feeder and when I checked I found a different kind of hummingbird. There were two of the fluttering all around and stopping to eat and just checking things out. We have lots of wildflowers. I had a red hat on and they even came and lit on it to check it out.

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    A new type of hummingbird? ( photo / image / picture from dooley's Garden )

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    butterfly on hummingbird feeder ( photo / image / picture from dooley's Garden )


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  3. waretrop

    waretrop Strong Ash Plants Contributor

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    So cute, and why would you think that butterfly was not entitled to some of that sweet nectar? He thought you put it there for him.

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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    I guess he thought he'd better get some before the hummers showed up! :stew2:
     
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    So far butterflies, bees and wasps are all that have fed at my hummingbird feeders....bees can empty one in no time at all!!!
     

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