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

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_quote"&gt;On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 a
I think I saw a female at the feeder last night, or I dreamed it!

On 03/07/13 12:47 PM, David McCorquodale wrote:
> The evening of 02 July, four recently fledged hummingbirds showed up at our
> feeders in Georges River near Little Bras d'Or.  We did not put up the
> feeders until early June, but the hummingbirds found them quickly and have
> stayed around.
>
> DBMcC
>
>
> On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 10:09 AM, Judy Tufts <tandove@ns.sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
>> ** ** ** **
>>
>> We have fledgling hummingbirds coming to our Wolfville Ridge feeders, not
>> sure how many but have seen at least three fledgling at the feeders.
>> However we have feeders at both the front porch (2) and at the back of the
>> house (1) so it is hard to keep track but the syrup is going down in a
>> hurry.  2-3 adult females and one adult male still visit the feeders as
>> well.****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>>   As far as fledged young seen here, the most successful species has been
>> the Pine Siskins.  Half a dozen adults appeared in April, stayed to raise
>> families nearby, and by mid-June brought their brightly coloured offspring
>> to feed on nijer and sunflower seeds and they have remained.  I have
>> counted up to 20 siskins at the feeders.  ****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> Maybe we are very lucky - we seem to have had more birds here this year
>> than usual.   ****
>>
>> Other fledglings  seen: Hairy and Downy woodpeckers, N. Flicker,
>> White-breasted Nuthatch (this week), Song Sparrow, Red-eyed Vireo,
>> Blue-headed Vireo, Robin,  Blue Jay, Black-cap. Chickadee, Purple Finch,
>> Common Grackle, Junco, Starling, and Crow.  After a great struggle to find
>> enough flying insects to feed their young, the Tree Swallow adults  in my
>> nest box in the field across the road were able to raise a family after
>> all. We thought they had given up but they persevered.  I saw the last  two
>> of  their brood  fledge.  Male and female Rose-breasted Grosbeaks are
>> regular visitors to the feeders. We are keeping our fingers crossed hoping
>> they will be successful, as we haven’t had this species here for quite a
>> few years. ****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> Other species on our property but breeding successor not known: Mourning
>> Dove, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Veery and Swainson’s Thrush, Chipping and
>> White-throated sparrows, and Goldfinches.  Occasionally I hear and/or see a
>> male Pileated Woodpecker hammering away on one of the telegraph poles
>> across the road or on a tree in our woods and wonder if he has raised a
>> family this year…   Ovenbird and Eastern Wood-Pewee both call continuously
>> in our backyard though sometimes I hear a male Ovenbird unexpectedly
>> calling in the middle of the night! It always seems strange to hear that
>> mid-night “teacher, teacher” call but I suppose it is a reflex reaction of
>> some sort.   ****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> Have not seen any Black-and-White Warblers or Am. Redstarts in our woods
>> this year, but do have  **N. Parula**, Chestnut-sided, Black-thr. Green,
>> Ovenbird,  Magnolia and Yellow-rumped warblers, so there’s a fair amount of
>> song.  Surprisingly there are  more Ovenbirds, Parula, Magnolia, and
>> Chestnut-sided warblers and E. Wood-Pewees here than in the past, but fewer
>> Black-throated Greens. ****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> ** **
>>
>>   Cheers, ****
>>
>> Judy Tufts****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> ** **
>>
>>    Judy Tufts****
>>
>>   ****Wolfville** **NS********
>>
>> <<<<<<<<<<** **
>>    ------------------------------
>>
>> *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 <bmaybank@gmail.com>
>> White's ****Lake**, **Nova Scotia****
>>
>>
>> My Blog:  *CSI: Life* <http://blakemaybank.com>
>>
>> Organiser, *Maritimes Nature Travel Club*<http://tinyurl.com/naturetravel>
>>   <http://tinyurl.com/naturetravel>
>> Author, "*Birding Sites of Nova Scotia* <http://tinyurl.com/birdingns>
>>
>>
>>
>>   <maybank@ns.sympatico.ca>
>>
>> ****
>>
>>
>

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