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Solly Mack

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81. LOL! They use their poop and pee as a weapon against other hummingbirds. To drive them away.

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Sat Sep 14, 2024, 05:37 PM

Sep 2024

It did kind of hurt my feelings.

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More hummingbirds. I know, I know. You're tired of hummingbirds. [View all] Solly Mack Sep 2024 OP

OMG wryter2000 Sep 2024 #1

About 30 between all the feeders. They'll be gone soon. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #4

WOW, Solly, you've outdone yourself with these gorgeous pix! SheltieLover Sep 2024 #2

Thanks, SheltieLover Solly Mack Sep 2024 #5

Hummingbirds migrate? ancianita Sep 2024 #72

Yes. To Mexico, as well as to Central and South America. Some people are lucky enough to have them year-round. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #78

I just posted a website SheltieLover Sep 2024 #80

Thanks! Solly Mack Sep 2024 #82

Yw! SheltieLover Sep 2024 #84

Yes, they do! SheltieLover Sep 2024 #79

I've only seen them in California, so I'd no idea! ancianita Sep 2024 #100

Oh their wings move so quickly it's impossible to see them! SheltieLover Sep 2024 #102

"Only?" SheltieLover Sep 2024 #83

Areas around here have several dozens, so 12 is a small number. I have males hanging out on my gutters, the outside Solly Mack Sep 2024 #86

Holy cow! You're really lucky! SheltieLover Sep 2024 #90

I know! They are amazing birds. Albeit vicious. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #96

Yes the males get quite aggressive over the feeders SheltieLover Sep 2024 #99

So do the females. One female was pecking the heads of other females at the feeders. Just jabbing her beak right into Solly Mack Sep 2024 #106

Omg! Really? SheltieLover Sep 2024 #111

They're very nice photos. usonian Sep 2024 #3

Thank you. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #6

Nope, not tired of hummers. brer cat Sep 2024 #7

I have to take a lot to get a few good shots. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #8

Mine are gone just like that. Monday was the last day here. Walleye Sep 2024 #9

I love the tail spread too! Solly Mack Sep 2024 #11

Where are you located? I have a friend in New Mexico who still has lots of them migrating there Walleye Sep 2024 #12

Louisiana. Friends in New Orleans tell me they've seen them over the winter. Not here though. Not yet. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #14

I lived in Baton Rouge for a year and a half. MLF1981 Sep 2024 #15

I'm in SW CENLA and we get too much winter for them even though we don't get much of a winter at all. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #17

So I'm guessing... MLF1981 Sep 2024 #20

Somewhere between the two, yes. I prefer Creole dishes though I won't say no to a crawfish boil. Not a fan of boudin. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #21

Man, oh man, you and I are very different. MLF1981 Sep 2024 #38

I'm not a native, so that could explain it. My husband loves king cake. Me, not so much. lol Solly Mack Sep 2024 #59

Those look like Anna's RainCaster Sep 2024 #10

Those are ruby-throated hummingbirds. They migrate south for the winter. They are usually gone by mid-September. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #13

Yes, that's the way my juvenile males were looking before they left. On one of yours, you can see starting to get Walleye Sep 2024 #22

Your photo is quite beautiful, Walleye! Mousetoescamper Sep 2024 #91

Thank you! Got some winter light Walleye Sep 2024 #103

Beautiful! Simply gorgeous! Solly Mack Sep 2024 #108

Thank you I felt, especially smiled upon by Mother Nature to get that little bird visiting me in the winter Walleye Sep 2024 #110

The unexpected pleasures are the best. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #112

Never! Please keep them coming if you're so inclined. The photos are fantastic! HeartsCanHope Sep 2024 #16

Thank you, HeartsCanHope. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #18

Please? Pretty please? HeartsCanHope Sep 2024 #19

I'll get the next batch ready. :) Solly Mack Sep 2024 #44

I never tire of hummers TNNurse Sep 2024 #23

They'll leave here soon too. I'll prepare for next year with more feeders and more flowers. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #43

naw Skittles Sep 2024 #24

That's good because I have more photos. lol Solly Mack Sep 2024 #42

me ! tired of hummingbirds??? nah!!!!! AllaN01Bear Sep 2024 #25

Thanks! Solly Mack Sep 2024 #41

How could anyone ever be sick of hummers?!!? GiqueCee Sep 2024 #26

Very aggressive. Been watching their battles. Mean little things. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #40

group of hummers AllaN01Bear Sep 2024 #27

Not so charming when they attack each other over the food. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #37

I had several feeders when I lived on a farm Skittles Sep 2024 #49

They are cute when they do that. I laugh a lot watching them. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #55

So pretty! FullySupportDems Sep 2024 #28

Bees will get lazy and leave the flowers alone. There are flowers right next to the feeders and the hummers , bees, and Solly Mack Sep 2024 #35

It's so cheerful to see them all, isn't it? FullySupportDems Sep 2024 #104

I love watching all the critters flying around my flowers. My zinnias are still going but I'm letting them go to seed. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #105

Great shots! Tom Dyer Sep 2024 #29

Thanks, Tom Dyer. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #34

Cool pic underpants Sep 2024 #30

That one is a mean female. She was pecking the heads of other hummingbirds to get them away. She turned to look at me Solly Mack Sep 2024 #33

do you have a name for her Skittles Sep 2024 #51

Ha! I did call her a not so nice name under my breath. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #56

I'm not tired of hummingbirds. Demobrat Sep 2024 #31

Me neither. Love the little things. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #32

Me too. Sometimes I sit outside in my lounge chair Demobrat Sep 2024 #45

I was too close and one pooped on me. Didn't mean to, I'm sure. Just being a bird in flight. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #54

I would take a poop to have one get that close. Demobrat Sep 2024 #75

LOL! They use their poop and pee as a weapon against other hummingbirds. To drive them away. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #81

I didn't know that! Demobrat Sep 2024 #87

I didn't either until I witnessed them charging at another hummer and then turning their bottoms up and letting loose. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #88

Me? Tired of hummingbirds? NEVER. My dear Solly Mack, these are amazing creatures . . . CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2024 #36

Thank you, California Peggy! How are you feeling? Solly Mack Sep 2024 #47

Post all you like, dear Solly! I love 'em. CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2024 #57

Takes time the older we get but you know that. Makes me mad though. It's been hard getting used to the slower healing. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #60

Wow! Great Pics! Rob_70 Sep 2024 #39

Yes! They can be vicious to each other. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #46

NEVER tired of the raucous little warriors! n/t TygrBright Sep 2024 #48

Thanks, TygrBright Solly Mack Sep 2024 #61

These are great! 2naSalit Sep 2024 #50

Thank you, 2naSalit. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #62

I'll never be tired of hummingbirds!!! Moosepoop Sep 2024 #52

You're welcome, Moosepoop. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #63

Never tire of hummingbirds blm Sep 2024 #53

Thanks, blm! Solly Mack Sep 2024 #64

Great shots! Grumpy Old Guy Sep 2024 #58

Thank you, Grumpy Old Guy Solly Mack Sep 2024 #65

Never 3auld6phart Sep 2024 #66

Thank you, 3auld6phart Solly Mack Sep 2024 #68

I never tire of hummers!! They're so colorful and exotic--these photos really bring that out!! ailsagirl Sep 2024 #67

I call them vicious. Thanks, ailsagirl! Solly Mack Sep 2024 #69

They are glorious! Ruby the Liberal Sep 2024 #70

Thank you, Ruby the Liberal Solly Mack Sep 2024 #98

Mine have headed south...haven't seen one in 3 days. patphil Sep 2024 #71

I'm always sad when they are no longer around. I feed all the birds, so I'll turn my full attention to them. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #97

I think some hummingbirds.... maspaha Sep 2024 #113

I understand what you're saying, but I live on the east coast; southern New York State. patphil Sep 2024 #114

Excellent photography RickHworth Sep 2024 #73

Thanks, RickHworth Solly Mack Sep 2024 #95

NO! Never tired of hummingbirds maspaha Sep 2024 #74

Thanks, maspaha Solly Mack Sep 2024 #94

No we are not tired of hummingbirds. irisblue Sep 2024 #76

Thank you, irisblue Solly Mack Sep 2024 #93

Never tired of hummingbirds dai13sy Sep 2024 #77

You're most welcome, dai13sy Solly Mack Sep 2024 #92

These are genuinely awesome photos, Solly! Mousetoescamper Sep 2024 #85

Thank you, Mousetoescamper Solly Mack Sep 2024 #89

Do your hummingbirds come to where your applegrove Sep 2024 #101

Yes. I've had them hovering at the window trying to get my attention. I try to have the feeders out in late February. Solly Mack Sep 2024 #107

Squeeeeee! applegrove Sep 2024 #109