The hummers stay here the year round and it amazes me that they survive. Hrere is a picture of a pair of Anna's hummingbirds taken today, yes, we have snow. ( photo / image / picture from Kildale's Garden )
These birds are so tiny that it amazes me too that they can survive in such harsh conditions. I'm glad to see that they're making good use of the feeders you've put out for them.
Wow!!!Me three, I thought they went to warmer climates for the winter, too. Learned something new today.
I have had them staying for about five years. They were further north in the city but have expanded their range. One year in Oct. I took in the feeders as the Rufous had all left, the next day there was a hummer hovering around where the feeder used to be. I made more sugar water and put the feeders out again and the hummer was back and I've kept them out sice.
We have them overwintering down here in the south Puget Sound also. It broke my heart to see one hovering at the window the year I overwintered my impatients at school. I read up on it and they eat insects and an pollen from hazelnuts, and alder catkins. How lucky they are to get nectar from you. So glad that you are feeding them. Not even the camelias are blooming this year at this time.
Oh My Goodness!!! I am in total shock that they like the snow..I love seeing them ahead of time, especially at this time of the year...What a pleasant surprise!!!! I just love them...hence my usename....lol My day just became a little brighter.
