sterling Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-zoo-rescue-hummingbirdjun11,0,4889236.story Joan Salzberg of Beloit, WI last year had a visitor (green breasted mango) that was way off course. She had 689 visitors to see it at her home. This is a really cool story as the Brookfield Zoo near Chicago came and gave it a new home.Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sterling Posted June 11, 2008 Author Share Posted June 11, 2008 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16266312 Here is another story of this cool bird who lost his way. Click on the top line where it says Click to Listen. The mini interview with Mrs. Salzberg is a good one. Hey Laura, were you one of the 689 to see the bird?Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelina Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I believe the green-breasted mango came north for a better life for it's family. You realize of course that indigenous-American hummingbirds just don't eat the type of food that other hummingbirds are willing to eat. The ecosystem would crash without them.With both presidential candidates opting for some sort of amnesty......this bird will be able to vote in the 2010 mid-term elections.I am so sorry....I just couldn't resist. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny S. Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 John dont forget about the free medical, food, education, and housing too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelina Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Dang Danny.....I totally forgot. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I didn't even know about it until you posted it! Shows that I don't even know what's happening in the back yard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sterling Posted June 12, 2008 Author Share Posted June 12, 2008 Laura,She lives on Sandlee Rd near a place called Victory Heights just off Madison Rd on the Northwest side of Beloit. Its hard to believe the local media did not cover this but apparently so.Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeler Deb Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 What a wonderful story! I just love hummingbirds. They are one of my favorites along with the chickadees, indigo buntings, scarlet tanagers, cardinals, and the yellow finches. I also use the secret sugar water recipe. You should see how many hummingbirds come to my feeders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 We've seen hummingbirds in our garden as far north as Southern Ontario, drinking the nectar from petunias. It was fascinating!They love to travel. They look like hovercrafts over the gardens as they look over the plants. Yeah, GMan, even the purple petunias! HEH!And our gardening gurus give out that recipe, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I know where Victory Heights is. It's on the west side of town. My husband probably plows the roads over there. I usually read the Beloit Daily Snooze but don't remember hearing about it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Hovercrafts?????? Oh Prettymom...ya gotta stop eating the purple petunias.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boopell Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I had a hummingbird feeder once. Right outside the kitchen window. Looked out one morning and it was completely covered with yellowjackets!! Now I just use old fashioned hollyhocks to attract hummingbirds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnniekNY Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I don't have much sun so I don't have blooming flowers to attract the hummers. I haven't had bee problems with the feeders. But boy, are the hummers territorial!! They fight if you only have one feeder. They also come right up to you if you wear a brightly colored shirt - i thought it was a bug at first.for some reason, the mountain laurel bushes are blooming so beautifully this year and they provide a nice backdrop for the goldfinches!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlene Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 The hummers are a little late getting here this spring. We had lots of them pass through on their way north, but our "locals" haven't settled in yet.Last year I was able to watch a nearby nest and see two little (and I DO mean LITTLE) hummingbirds grow up and fly away..so sweet ! So what's the secret sugar water recipe ? I've always been told just to mix a 1:4 ratio. (one part sugar to four parts of water). I'm pretty sure that's just the regular mix, so if ya know a secret..please share. I wanna make the little guys happy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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