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Birders

liberalmuse

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2. I would bring it in at night.

Reply to Backseat Driver (Original post)

Fri Jun 17, 2022, 10:44 AM

Jun 2022

Bring the feeder in when you're sure the hummingbirds have finished for the day (usually after dark) and make sure to put it back out early in the morning because the hummingbirds will need it right away when they wake up. The nocturnal critters stealing the nectar will eventually move on.

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Yesterday evening, I had an almost full hummingbird feeder; [View all] Backseat Driver Jun 2022 OP

I don't know where you live... FalloutShelter Jun 2022 #1

Interesting - our off-the-main-busy road, suburban townhouse faces a community retention pond Backseat Driver Jun 2022 #3

I would bring it in at night. liberalmuse Jun 2022 #2

bats? AllaN01Bear Jun 2022 #4

Was it very windy at night? Silver Gaia Jun 2022 #5

Not particularly, but I'll check that when I take it down to refill. Thanks for that tip. Backseat Driver Jun 2022 #6

This is the first year I have had finches drinking from my feeder. 🤔 GentryDixon Jun 2022 #7