The current feeling is that the birds will move on when weather and their 
'internal' mechanisms move them southward. Folks are actually being 
encouraged to keep the feeders active through October and November to 
attract some of the rarer hummers such as Rufous.

Cheers,
Kathy

M. Kathleen Klimkiewicz, Biologist
USGS Patuxent WRC BBL
12100 Beech Forest RD STE 4037
Laurel MD 20708-4037
301-497-5795 work
Fax 301-497-5717

Report bands: reportband.gov and get instant feedback!
http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl 





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I noticed a hummer yesterday also, on a zinnia in my yard.

What is the word on taking away feeders to urge them to move on?

Dixie Mullineaux
Pikesville

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From: Maryland Birds & Birding [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
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Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2008 7:22 AM
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Subject: [MDOSPREY] Hummers

Here it is Oct 5th, and I had a hummer at first light!
 
They sure are staying late this year.
 
sue hamilton
calvert