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Re: attracting vagrant hummers



Dear C-birders,
I have been leaving out my hummingbird feeders in hopes of attracting a vagrant. Any tips on keeping the water from freezing?
Thanks,
Leah

LEAH . . .


You might want to look at the info on the Web site for Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History with regard to winter vagrant hummingbirds. The specific page is at http://www.hiltonpond.org/ResearchHummerVagrantMain.html .

If you're not going to rig a heating device, I definitely suggest bringing the feeder in at night and getting it out before dawn the next morning. In really cold weather, it's good to have two feeders to alternate at midday if you're around the house.

Best wishes,

BILL


Leah Campbell Cornwell, SC faeriemaiden@hotmail.com

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