Most of the summer they have been at other feeders, it has only been lately that they have started hovering around just one. Migration isn't for another month or two. I have to refill this one three times a day, and the other ones are still full. I love these entertaining birds, so I am just curious why they do this.
2006-08-11 10:50:57 · 7 answers · asked by linpanek 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Hummingbirds are territorial - that' why you see several males zipping between feeders. Sometimes it's better to not have feeders within sight of each other. Also they may prefer the feeders you have out in the open, not up against shrubs or buildings.
For the other feeders they are not using as much, check them and make sure you don't have ants. You may need to throw out the liquid and start again.
2006-08-11 11:13:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would love to know the answer to that one myself. We have two houses on our property. Our tenant has 2 hummingbird feeders. The birds are always there and he has to fill those about once a day. I put one within 15 feet of his, but they don't seem to be drinking from mine very much. I moved it a few feet closer and am waiting to see if that helps.
2006-08-11 11:00:43 · answer #2 · answered by Terry K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they just like that spot better. maybe they feel safer in that spot. and once you try something and like it you dont really want to try something else, do you? that is why they hover over just that one.
just be carefull. having too many feeders around can cause bees to come over too. or ants. so maybe you shouldnt have so many around.
2006-08-11 11:44:35 · answer #3 · answered by All4Christ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's like a bunch of cubicle-hamsters around the watercooler...they're gossiping.
2006-08-11 10:56:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
we have hummingbirds also & if the water mixture isn't just right it will turn distasteful to them & not drink from it. they like fresh feeders
and do not put in sun
2006-08-11 12:16:01 · answer #5 · answered by bjjasmon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they'll plotting how to do away with you "movie of birds" relived Watch them
2006-08-11 11:14:31 · answer #6 · answered by roy_alice_mills 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They feel safer at that one for some reason.?
2006-08-11 11:01:38 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋