I assumed the suggestion was to install a temporary feeder to allow for identification.
Leslie Starr
Baltimore
On Sep 19, 2012, at 8:25 PM, MICHAEL SPEICHER wrote:
> Hi Dan
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> Assume the plan to install a feeder succeeds and both puzzling hummers, which turn out to be boffo rarities, are enticed to hang around. After the first week many people get a chance to see them, or maybe one but not both. Many others, however, come up empty on both counts. Now it's almost OCT when most hummers will have left this area. It's decided to keep the feeder up another week. Again many people get a chance to see them, or maybe one but not both. There is a great clamor on MD DC Birding that the feeder MUST be kept in place to give all a chance to see them. Sadly, not all do. Another clamor for one more week, how much harm could that do after all. REPEAT and REPEAT and REPEAT.
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> I will keep my hummer feeder up at least until DEC and perhaps, as i did last, year thru the entire winter. If a vagrant hummer (Ana, Rufous, etc) HAPPENS BY all the better, as they would be self-selected winter visitors. That's a little different from the situation that is being proposed by some for these birds, i think.
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> Jim (Michael) Speicher
>
> From: Dan Haas <nervousbirds...>
> To: MICHAEL SPEICHER <jugornought...>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 7:05 PM
> Subject: Re: [MDBirding] Puzzling hummers - how much interference
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> I have planted lots of nectar-providing plants in my yard, as well as provided three nectar feeders. They enjoy all of the food sources, but I can get clear photos when they're feeding from the nectar feeders.
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> How much harm have I caused the hummingbirds?
>
> Best,
> Dan
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Sep 19, 2012, at 6:35 PM, MICHAEL SPEICHER <jugornought...> wrote:
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>> I suppose there is no stopping someone from doing this (installing a hummer feeder), but is it really appropriate under the circumstances? The birds apparently have adequate natural food. The birds whatever they may be should be interferred with as little as possible while we pursue our hobby, shouldn't they? Put the best interest of the bird first, isn't that what we are all about?
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>> Jim (Michael) Speicher
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>> From: Kevin Graff <keyweststyle2001...>
>> To: Dan Haas <nervousbirds...>
>> Cc: Phil Davis <pdavis...>; MDbirding <mdbirding...>
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 5:41 PM
>> Subject: Re: [MDBirding] Fwd: Puzzling Hummer in Robert E. Lee Park
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>> if someone will, check with Davey Tree Expert first and explain the whole thing.
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