[NatureNS] Bad weather for breeding birds, and disappearing hummingbirds

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I can report from one feeder at Blomidon, King's Co., where yesterday  
there were at least three hummers constantly coming and going and  
interacting, a male and two females.  Cheers from Jim in Wolfville.

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> From: John and Nhung <nhungjohn@eastlink.ca>
> Date: July 2, 2013 4:20:39 PM ADT
> To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca
> Subject: RE: [NatureNS] Bad weather for breeding birds, and  
> disappearing hummingbirds
> Reply-To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca
>
> Our hummers are still busily feeding at Wyman Road, near Yarmouth.   
> However, pretty well all we are seeing are males!
>
> From: naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca [mailto:naturens- 
> owner@chebucto.ns.ca] On Behalf Of Blake Maybank
> Sent: July-02-13 3:57 PM
> To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca
> Subject: [NatureNS] Bad weather for breeding birds, and  
> disappearing hummingbirds
>
> Hi All;
>
> This does not appear to be a great summer for breeding success.  In  
> our yard the only evidence of fledged young is Common Grackles, and  
> both Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers.  A bust so far for juncos,  
> sparrows, jays, robins, finches, and doves.
>
> And the hummingbirds seem to have disappeared completely.  Three or  
> four were around the feeders regularly up to a few days ago, but no  
> sign of any now, and others nearby who feed hummers have reported  
> the same disappearance.
>
> What is everyone else's experience?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Blake
>
> -- 
> Blake Maybank
> White's Lake, Nova Scotia
>
>
> My Blog:  CSI: Life
>
> Organiser, Maritimes Nature Travel Club
>
> Author, "Birding Sites of Nova Scotia
>
>
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>
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>


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I can report from one feeder at Blomidon, King's Co., where yesterday =
there were at least three hummers constantly coming and going and =
interacting, a male and two females. &nbsp;Cheers from Jim in =
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