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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
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Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
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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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Oct 24, 2011 4:05 AM CST
Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)
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Thank you, Ann. They are amazing creatures, aren't they. Smiling
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Oct 24, 2011 4:15 AM CST
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Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)
Garden Sages Region: Ukraine Native Plants and Wildflowers Xeriscape Organic Gardener I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Garden Ideas: Master Level Butterflies Charter ATP Member Plant Identifier Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Dog Lover
Lovey dubby
I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown
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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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Oct 24, 2011 10:44 AM CST
Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)
Charter ATP Member Garden Sages Plant Identifier I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! I helped plan and beta test the plant database. Avid Green Pages Reviewer
I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar Garden Ideas: Master Level Cat Lover Birds Region: Tennessee Echinacea
They definitely think they own us. Do you have Ruby-throats or?
I garden for the pollinators.
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Oct 24, 2011 10:58 AM CST
Name: Becky (Boo)
Phoenix, AZ 85022
finding joy one day at a time!
Charter ATP Member Forum moderator I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Art Purslane Garden Ideas: Master Level
Region: Southwest Gardening Enjoys or suffers hot summers Region: United States of America Birds Hummingbirder Container Gardener
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/hu...
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Oct 24, 2011 11:08 AM CST
Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)
Charter ATP Member Garden Sages Plant Identifier I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! I helped plan and beta test the plant database. Avid Green Pages Reviewer
I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar Garden Ideas: Master Level Cat Lover Birds Region: Tennessee Echinacea
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I garden for the pollinators.
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