[Mnbird] Hummers

[Richard carlson]

Hummers will overwinter wherever there is dependable food.   Mountain species, eg Rufous, are very cold resistant.  Most individuals will leave before it’s too late, but a few might stick around for the winter at feeders.  I’ve had Rufous hummers sitting at my frozen feeders at Lake Tahoe, waiting for them to thaw, in late October. 

Richard Carlson
Still from Minnesota, just temporarily absent since 1960
Tucson & Lake Tahoe
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> On Oct 7, 2019, at 8:35 AM, Sheryl Holland via Mnbird <mnbird at lists.mnbird.net> wrote:
> 
> Everyday I plan on taking my hummingbird feeders down, only to see another one at the feeders and impatiencs in railing boxes. Hate to encourage them to stay but hate more to send them away hungry.
> Oh dear, what to do.🤔
> Sheryl
> Faribault Co.
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