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The Hummingbirds Are Gone Now: For love of a hummingbird

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The Hummingbirds Are Gone Now

By SongofJoy
October 24, 2011

It always makes me a little melancholy when I realize that the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds have left here on their annual fall migration to southern Mexico, Central America, and even as far away as South America.

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Oct 23, 2011 6:14 PM CST
Name: Ann ~Heat zn 8, Sunset zn 28
Lake City, Fl. (Zone 8b)
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What a beautiful tribute to the hummers. I think you voiced what we all feel about hummingbirds. Thank you.
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SongofJoy
Oct 24, 2011 4:05 AM CST
Thank you, Ann. They are amazing creatures, aren't they. Smiling

If you have remarked errors in me, your superior wisdom must pardon them. Who errs not while perambulating the domain of nature? Who can observe everything with accuracy? Correct me as a friend, and I as a friend will requite with kindness. ~Linnaeus
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Oct 24, 2011 4:15 AM CST
Name: Ann ~Heat zn 8, Sunset zn 28
Lake City, Fl. (Zone 8b)
I'm a Charley's Girl!
Native Plants and Wildflowers Xeriscape Organic Gardener I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Master Garden Tipster Butterflies
Charter ATP Member Region: Florida Dog Lover Birds Hummingbirder Daylilies
Lovey dubby
"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." ~~~ Will Rogers

May is celiac disease awareness month. http://www.celiac.com/




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Oct 24, 2011 10:41 AM CST
Name: Becky (Boo)
Phoenix, AZ 85022
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I loved reading your article, Tee. I learned a few new things too!

When I moved last June to a balcony apartment, I hung my hummingbird feeder right outside the sliding glass door. I have enjoyed these little birds so much all summer. Some of mine are still present but some seem to have left the feeder lately so maybe they have begun migrating too.

I call them mine but I imagine they cal me theirs! Big Grin
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SongofJoy
Oct 24, 2011 10:44 AM CST
They definitely think they own us. Do you have Ruby-throats or?

If you have remarked errors in me, your superior wisdom must pardon them. Who errs not while perambulating the domain of nature? Who can observe everything with accuracy? Correct me as a friend, and I as a friend will requite with kindness. ~Linnaeus
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Oct 24, 2011 10:58 AM CST
Name: Becky (Boo)
Phoenix, AZ 85022
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I think mine are Anna's hummingbirds mostly. Although I've seen a few I am not sure of with blue throats. I have not had the time to research but maybe next year I will.

This is a favorite link of mine and I hope one day to have the patience to do what this woman did.

http://www.abigailsings.com/hummingbirds/

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SongofJoy
Oct 24, 2011 11:08 AM CST
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If you have remarked errors in me, your superior wisdom must pardon them. Who errs not while perambulating the domain of nature? Who can observe everything with accuracy? Correct me as a friend, and I as a friend will requite with kindness. ~Linnaeus
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