hummingbirds
Posted by janet fortner on August 31, 2006
Q: i live in indiana and want to know when i should take my feeders down?
Habitat: forest/open woods
State: Indiana
Habitat: forest/open woods
A: Although there is a misconception that hummers will remain behind long after they should if food is available, this is not true - hummingbirds leave on their own timetable. Your question is a good one but will vary depending on just where you live, even within the state of Indiana. I have found that if I keep an eye on my feeder and do not see any activity for a week to 10 days in early Sept, I figure my birds have left and those coming down from the north have passed by too. This is how I determine when to bring in my feeder. Hope this helps you out.
John Wiessinger ( August 31, 2006)