1. Hummingbirds.net Few hummingbirds rely on feeders for a large percentage of their food. 2004 hummingbird events. Don t miss this superb BBC radio segment about hummingbirds. http://www.hummingbirds.net/

AOL USERS If the text is too small, zoom it larger from your View menu Feeders and Plastic Toxins Some recent research has been in the news lately, concerning toxic chemicals leaching from various plastics. Many of the stories have bordered on hysteria, and some are probably urban legends. However, others seem scientifically reputable. Of particular interest to me was this paper (PDF) about laboratory rat cages, because the best hummingbird feeders are made of similar polycarbonate plastic, and one of the most effective disinfectants is bleach. I am undecided whether to stop recommending bleach or plastic feeders, but when you read about this research, please keep a few things in mind: None of the studies involved hummingbirds, and they may react differently than mammals to these toxins. Few hummingbirds rely on feeders for a large percentage of their food. Poor feeder hygiene is probably more unhealthy than an unknown risk from toxins. Most hummingbird species' populations seem to be growing, and new individual longevity records are established every year. This doesn't suggest we're killing our hummers by feeding them. When you weigh the risks yourself, try to read the original research papers, and don't rely on third-hand accounts by TV news personalities who are not biologists or chemists. Be especially cautious of self-serving opinions from vested interests, both pro and con. If and when I learn more, I will share it here.

2. Journey North: UnPave The Way For Hummingbirds Tips for creating hummingbird habitat. http://www.learner.org/jnorth/unpave/hummer.html

Unpave the Way for Hummingbirds When Your Habitat is Complete, Put Your Site on the Map How to Create a Haven for Hummingbirds! Hummingbirds rely on nectar as a major part of their diet. You can attract hummingbirds to your yard and help them along on their long journey by providing a hummingbird feeder with sugar water and by planting a hummingbird garden to provide natural nectar plants too! Fill 'er Up! Grow Natural Nectar Plants Naturally Native Hummingbird Favorites ... Hummer Hotlinks Fill 'er Up! The best solution to fill your hummingbird feeder is a simple granulated sugar boiled water mixture, prepared according to the following directions. ( CAUTION NEVER use honey or artificial sweeteners! Honey spoils rapidly. Artifical sweeteners provide no nutritional value (i.e. calories), so a hummer may drink the liquid but receive no nutrition and thus starve. Food coloring is not recommended either.) Recipe for sugar water: The basic mixture is 1 part ordinary white granulated sugar to 4 parts water.

3. Debbie's Tips For Attracting And Feeding Hummingbirds you never seem to be able to attract hummingbirds to your yard, try one or more of these Most hummingbirds are migrant, and visit North America in the warmer seasons http://www.birdwatchers.com/debtips.html

Search our online product catalog: Nectar Recipe Feeder Care Tips for Attracting Hummers When to put up a feeder ... Myths and Facts Click here to add BirdWatchers.com to your favorites! Debbie's Tips For Attracting And Feeding Hummingbirds Nectar Recipe I have found that this is the best recipe for making your own nectarI feel the birds prefer it over the various instant mixes. 1 Part Sugar 4 Parts Water Boil 1-2 Minutes Never use honey or artificial sweeteners! Honey ferments easily, and can cause sores in a hummers mouth. Artificial sweeteners have no food value. DO NOT use red food coloring in your solution, as this could be harmful to your hummers. No testing has been done on the effects dye has on birds. Most feeders have red on them and that should be enough. Back to top of page Feeder Care Your hummingbird feeders need to be cleaned, and nectar changed every 3-4 daysmore often in hotter weather. If you see black spots inside your feeder this is mold and you will need to scrub it out with a good bottle brush, but if you can't reach it with a bottle brush you can add some sand with water and shake the feeder to remove the mold. You should never use harsh detergent to clean your feeder. Rinse out each time you change your nectar with hot water, and if you do this on a regular basis you should not have a problem with mold inside the feeder. Don't fill the feeder more than half full, because they won't be able to drink it all before it will need to be changed. Back to top of page Successful Tips To Attracting Hummers To Your Yard!

4. Enjoyable_Hummingbirds This site has many up close photos of rubythroated hummingbirds. Enjoyable hummingbirds. THANKS FOR be used exclusively for displaying my photographs of hummingbirds, other wildlife and the http://www.homestead.com/rthompson8/hummers.html

@import url(http://www.homestead.com/~media/elements/Text/font_styles.css); Enjoyable Hummingbirds THANKS FOR VISITING Welcome to my Ruby Click here for animated hummer. Russ Thompson - Louisville, Ky Suggestions or comments - e-mail me russlouky@insightbb.com This page was last updated on: February 16, 2004 Hummingbird links for information - Hummingbirds.net Hummingbird WebSite Info about injured hummingbirds Lots of Hummingbird Links More Ruby-throat Photos Page Of Butterflies Pages of hummingbird photos from 2002 Pages of hummingbird photos from 2003 Hummingbird JigSaw Puzzle s

5. Hummingbirds Page hummingbirds Trochilidae Species in family 328; Species observed DR 157 (48%); Species photo d DR 28. The Neotropics are inhabited by a host of hummingbirds. http://www.montereybay.com/creagrus/hummingbirds.html

HUMMINGBIRDS Trochilidae Species in family 328 Species observed [DR] 157 (48%) Species photo'd [DR] 28 A male Allen's Hummingbird (top) turns its head (left) and suddenly the observer is dazzled by a flash of spectacular glittering color. Iridescent color among birds is one of nature's wonders, and hummingbirds display a full spectrum. For many species, iridescence is limited to a throat gorget, or a gorget and crown, but on others the entire body is jeweled with waves of color, such as on that Costa Rican endemic, the Coppery-headed Emerald The beauty, (usually) tiny size, and their ability to hover and fly backwards makes hummingbirds unique. Further, their interdependence on and co-evolution with flowers provide a fascinating correlation and field for study. This Amazilia Hummingbird in the barrens of coastal Peru (below left) has found a patch of red tubular flowers. Because the sources of nectar is constantly changing as flowers bloom and fade, most hummingbirds live solitary lives, aggressively defending nectar sources from rivals. Yet despite the strong pressure to gather nectar rapidly, studies have shown that 70% of a hummer's time is spent doing little else than singing, self-preening, and sunbathing (Schuchmann 1999). When natural nectar is harder to locate, hummingbirds readily adapt to human-made hummingbird feeders. This vagrant

6. Wild Birds Unlimited Education Hummingbirds - Backyard Bird Feeding, Bird Feeder WBU Educational Resources. Major sponsorship provided by. Wild Birds Unlimited. Click here for more topics about. backyard birdfeeding and the. wild birds visiting your yard! hummingbirds. How do hummingbirds eat? How do hummingbirds eat? hummingbirds are very small birds with a high metabolism so they must feed almost constantly. hummingbirds can consume up to 50% of their weight in http://www.wbu.com/edu/hummer.htm

Home Shop Online Bird FeederCam Retail Locations ... Ask The Expert WBU Educational Resources Major sponsorship provided by Wild Birds Unlimited. Click here for more topics about backyard birdfeeding and the wild birds visiting your yard! Hummingbirds How do hummingbirds eat? Hummingbirds are very small birds with a high metabolism. A great deal of energy is spent flying, so they must feed almost constantly. Hummingbirds can consume up to 50% of their weight in sugar (nectar solution) each day. They usually feed on nectar and insects. Hummingbirds actually lap up the nectar with their tongues. A lot of people think that hummingbirds have a hollow tongue like a straw. Their tongues do have grooves on the sides that collect nectar. When the bill constricts, the hummingbird can swallow the nectar from flowers and feeders. Hummingbirds are able to perch and will do so at feeders regularly. Because they fly so much, they have poorly developed feet. They can barely walk at all. The hummingbird is much more comfortable in flight. Feeding Hummingbirds It is important to keep any nectar feeder clean and filled with fresh solution.

7. Hummer/Bird Study Group, Inc. dedicated to the study and preservation of hummingbirds and other Neo tropical migrants (songbirds) MISSION HISTORY. hummingbirds. WINTER HUMMINGBIRD BANDING. ATTRACTING FEEDING hummingbirds . http://www.hummingbirdsplus.org/

HUMMINGBIRDS WINTER HUMMINGBIRD BANDING MEMBERSHIP CALENDAR OF EVENTS ... LINKS Adult male Green Violet-ear Hummingbird Web pages by D en D ros

8. Hummingbird Index Photos and notes of 14 hummingbird species from throughout the Americas. http://www.greglasley.net/hummerix.html

Greg Lasley's Web Site Hummingbirds Hummingbirds have been called flying jewels, and that name is often appropriate. In this section I will post a number of photos of various hummingbird species. Hope you enjoy them. Please be patient as I add more photos. Thanks. Green Violet-ear Colibri thalassinus Sparkling Violet-ear Colibri coruscans Booted Racket-tail Ocreatus underwoodii Green Mango Anthracothorax viridis Purple-throated Carib Eulampis jugularis Green-throated Carib Eulampis holosericeus Broad-billed Hummingbird Cynanthus latirostris Violet-crowned Hummingbird Amazilia violiceps Buff-bellied Hummingbird Amazilia yucatanensis Ruby-throated Hummingbird Archilochus colubris Broad-tailed Hummingbird Selasphorus platycercus Green-crowned Brilliant Heliodoxa jacula Greenish Puffleg Haplophaedia aureliae Puerto Rican Emerald Chlorostilbon maugaeus Snowcap Microchera albocoronata Cuban Emerald Chlorostilbon ricordii White-throated Mountain-Gem Lampornis castaneoventris Violet-crowned Woodnymph Thalurania colombica Green-backed Firecrown Sephanoides sephaniodes Juan Fernandez Firecrown Sephanoides fernandensis Home

9. Ruby WINTER hummingbirds. OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA. By Dave Patton. 20032004 Season. Texas-Louisiana Buff-bellied. Broad-tailed ,Lafayette. Allen s, Lafayette. http://www.cox-internet.com/hummer/

WINTER HUMMINGBIRDS OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA By Dave Patton 2003-2004 Season Texas-Louisiana Buff-bellied Broad-tailed ,Lafayette Allen's, Lafayette Old Mama - The oldest Rufous documented. ... Green Violet-eared , Sunset, LA

10. Legends & Folklore Of Birds: Hummingbirds - . hummingbirds in British Columbia folklore and in other First Nations cultures. http://www.folklore.bc.ca/Hummingbirds.htm

The British Columbia Folklore Society Hummingbirds in Folklore and Legend. The American anthropologist Dr. George M. Foster, in , (1949) Maria Leach (ed.) New York, 1972, p.510 writes HUMMINGBIRD: A minor character in American Indian folktale and mythology. The northern Paiute Indians [U.S. Great Basin area] say that Hummingbird once filled his pants full of seeds and started on a journey to see what was beyond the sun. He ate only one seed a day, but had to turn back because his food gave out. He didn't see anything. In eastern Brazil, Hummingbird is the character who hoarded water so that the people had none at all until the Caingang and Botocudo Indians released it. Philip Drucker, on page 451 of The Northern and Central Nootkan Tribes [on the west coast of Vancouver Island] Smithsonian Institution Bureau of American Ethnology Bulletin 144, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, 1951 wrote Pages 472-549 of The Report of the 70th Meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science Today the Skqomic are usually referred to as the Squamish. They live in an area to the north and north-west of Vancouver on the coastal mainland of B.C.

11. Hummingbirds: Operation RubyThroat, The Hummingbird Project hummingbirds The best site about attracting and studying hummingbirds, including feeders, banding, and student projects. hummingbirds http://www.rubythroat.org/

Hummingbirds Hummingbird Feeder Flower Ruby-throated NectarOperation RubyThroat: The most comprehensive hummingbird site. Click Here To Enter Main Site CLICK HERE FOR SPECIAL 2004 SURVEY Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in CANADA the parent organization for Operation RubyThroat Operation RubyThroat is a Science Partner in The GLOBE Program Web Hosting by: FLASH: Hilton Pond Center Operation RubyThroat January 2005 to COSTA RICA to Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Click here for DETAILS You, too, can help support Operation RubyThroat with a donation via Network for Good or PayPal or by shopping on-line through iGive Click on the logos below for more information Operation RubyThroat is a registered trademark of Bill Hilton Jr. and Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History in York, South Carolina USA, phone (803) 684-5852. Contents of the overall project and this Web siteincluding all text, charts, photos, and mapsmay NOT be duplicated, modified, or used in any way except with express written permission from the Center . To obtain permission or for further assistance on accessing this website, contact the

12. Hummingbird Migration Maps Spring 2004 Migration of Rubythroated hummingbirds. What about the southward migration? Stacy Jon Peterson tracks winter hummingbirds in the eastern US. http://www.hummingbirds.net/map.html

Spring 2004 Migration of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds What about the southward migration? Mike Patterson tracks the Rufous migration . Stacy Jon Peterson tracks winter hummingbirds in the eastern U.S. This discussion of Ruby-throated migration may answer your questions. Previous years' maps are available for study and comparison: There are a number of reasons why I don't map the southward migration: Too many reports would be "Oops! Please disregard my last-bird report of yesterday. I just saw another hummer." The southward migration is much more diffuse and extended than the northward, with some adult male Ruby-throats heading south as early as July 1, while the juveniles may not leave until November (depending on latitude). There isn't the same sense of anticipation and excitement as in the spring, when many folks haven't seen a hummer for six months. The information is not useful for feeder planning Thanks to the 3,429 people who reported their first hummers of 2004!

13. The Hummingbird Web Site! hummingbird information pictures hummingbird behavior, nests, identification, gardens flowers for hummingbirds Contrary to popular belief, hummingbirds do not hitch rides on geese or other http://www.portalproductions.com/h

Our new web address: www.hummingbirdworld.com . Bookmark us! Get a beautiful screen saver: (Click on picture) Bee problems Ant problems If you want information about your state or province look in our migration section Contrary to popular belief, hummingbirds do not hitch rides on geese or other larger birds. Hummingbird wing-beats are about 80 per second. The heart rate for a hummingbird is about 1260 beats per minute. The Hummingbird Web Site The best hummingbird book ever! Buy it now! More books Injured or Orphaned Hummingbirds (external link to learn more) Click here to find a wildlife rehabilitator in your area Photo by John A. of Maryland We have had numerous reports of small orange and brown or zebra-striped "hummingbirds." These are usually hawk moths (or sphinx moths). They act just like hummingbirds, but they are insects. To buy hummingbird-related books click here. Photo by Dave Harvey Cave Creek Ranch in Portal, Arizona. There is no better place in the United States for a hummingbird vacation . We have apartments and cabins plus most of the hummingbirds on this web site. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE SENDING AN E-MAIL We enjoy reading your comments about our site. Unfortunately, we get such a heavy volume of mail that we are usually unable to give personal answer to questions unless they relate to

14. The Hummingbird Web Site! hummingbird information pictures hummingbird behavior, nests, identification, gardens flowers for hummingbirds. http://portalproductions.com/h/

Our new web address: www.hummingbirdworld.com . Bookmark us! Get a beautiful screen saver: (Click on picture) Bee problems Ant problems If you want information about your state or province look in our migration section Contrary to popular belief, hummingbirds do not hitch rides on geese or other larger birds. Hummingbird wing-beats are about 80 per second. The heart rate for a hummingbird is about 1260 beats per minute. The Hummingbird Web Site The best hummingbird book ever! Buy it now! More books Injured or Orphaned Hummingbirds (external link to learn more) Click here to find a wildlife rehabilitator in your area Photo by John A. of Maryland We have had numerous reports of small orange and brown or zebra-striped "hummingbirds." These are usually hawk moths (or sphinx moths). They act just like hummingbirds, but they are insects. To buy hummingbird-related books click here. Photo by Dave Harvey Cave Creek Ranch in Portal, Arizona. There is no better place in the United States for a hummingbird vacation . We have apartments and cabins plus most of the hummingbirds on this web site. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE SENDING AN E-MAIL We enjoy reading your comments about our site. Unfortunately, we get such a heavy volume of mail that we are usually unable to give personal answer to questions unless they relate to

15. Hummingbird Resources & Links Here are some of the best hummingbirds! Louis. Jörgs Kolibri Homepage An excellent resource for information about all the world s hummingbirds. http://portalproductions.com/h/resource.htm

Resources Internet Sites Discussion Groups Send a Free Postcard Home Page ... Store WWW Sites for Hummingbird Lovers There are many more hummingbird sites on the web. Here are some of the best: Hummingbirds! Excellent site by Lanny Chambers in St. Louis. - An excellent resource for information about all the world's hummingbirds. The Hummingbird Society An international organization dedicated to hummingbird conservation. Hummer/Bird Study Group An organization that bands hummingbirds and studies winter vagrant hummingbirds in the southeast. With general information, too. Hummingbird Identification Site by Paul Conover - Very useful for difficult hummingbird identification problems Beautiful ruby-throated hummingbird photos by Terence Danks Beauty Worlds Bird Water Gardens Every hummingbird garden should have water and mist. Birding Southeast Arizona Birds in Flight by R.W.Scott Birds of Trinidad and Tobabo Nice pictures of some more exotic species that do not occur in the United States. Cloud Forest Alive Hummingbird Cam Costa's Hummingbird Nesting records from California.

16. Butterfly And Hummingbird Gardening - Suite101.com Information on how butterflies and hummingbirds play a vital roles in keeping our environment healthy through their natural pollination process and why we should garden to keep them healthy. http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/1641

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17. The Hummingbird Society The Hummingbird Society, Hummingbird Society, The Hummingbird Connection, hummingbird, hummingbirds, colibri, colibr, kolibri, picaflor, beijaflor, birds, birdfeeders, bird feeders avian, Help http://www.hummingbird.org/

A World Wide Web Site dedicated to Hummingbird fans everywhere! The official web site for The Hummingbird Society The Hummingbird Society is a nonprofit corporation (Delaware) organized in 1996 for the purpose of encouraging international understanding and conservation of hummingbirds by publishing and disseminating information promoting and supporting scientific study protecting habitat The Hummingbird Society 249 East Main Street, Suite 4 P. O. Box 394 Newark, DE 19715 USA Telephone: (302) 369-3699 or (800) 529-3699 Facsimile: (302) 369-1816 To contact us: Click Here

18. Bird Products, Wild Bird Feeders, Humming Bird Feeders, Droll Yankees, Bird Watc Sells feeders and houses from a variety of manufacturers, including models specific to hummingbirds. http://www.wildbirdz.com/

WILD BIRD HABITATS THE MOST COMPLETE LINE OF PRODUCTS FOR BACKYARD BIRDING AT ITS BEST The highest quality and most complete collection of Wild Bird Feeders and Houses available for the enjoyment of Birdwatching in your backyard. Wild Bird Habitats brings you the top-of-the-line products and sets new standards in value with our prices selling below suggested retail prices for our Internet Customers. NEW CATALOG AND SHOPPING CART!! Secure Order Form OTHER BIRD LINKS... Wild Bird Habitats P.O. Box 807 Dripping Springs, TX 78620 For More Information and Comments Contact: sales@wildbirdz.com Last updated: January 7, 2004 Web Page Design and Development by: Hausler Inc.

19. Wildlife In My Backyard - Attracting Hummingbirds Information on designing a garden, hummingbird behavior and the container gardening for hummers. http://pavlov.psyc.queensu.ca/~davids/hummers.html

20. Journey North Hummingbirds FAQ s About Rubythroated and Rufous hummingbirds Students Questions, Expert s Answers Contributed by Hummingbird Expert Lanny Chambers (Teacher Tip). http://www.learner.org/jnorth/search/Hummer.html

FAQ's About Ruby-throated and Rufous Hummingbirds Students' Questions, Expert's Answers Contributed by Hummingbird Expert Lanny Chambers (Teacher Tip) Characteristics size weight body systems physiology senses other physical characteristics communication Life Cycle longevity birth and growth reproduction and young heredity parenting behavior Ecology habitat and range niche food enemies adaptations migration populations distribution ecosystems Conservation threats/human impacts habitat loss conservation status historic population size conservation efforts, etc. Characteristics Why are they called hummingbirds? What is the ruby-throated hummingbird's scientific name and how is it classified? What is the rufous hummingbird's scientific name and how is it classified? Size, Weight, and other Physical Characteristics How big are these hummers?

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