Re: Hummingbird abundance
Sat, 27 Apr 2002 09:32:25 PDT
From: George McRae
The situation here in north El Cerrito is the same: no hummingbirds but the orioles are back and feeding. How long do they live? It seems that they are the same pair we have had for the five years we have lived here. What are suggestions with hummies? Should I keep the feeders up or narrow down to a couple or so. My understanding is that they are creatures of habit and if and when they do come back I want them to feel welcome.
George McRae
El Cerrito
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Re: Eurasian Collared Dove in Fremont
Sat, 27 Apr 2002 07:02:08 PDT
From: Doug Greenberg
Mary wrote:
I swear there's a Eurasian Collared Dove outside with the Mourning Doves.
This is interesting - I saw a bird of that very same species along Alameda Creek (in the recharge ponds area) about ten years ago. I always assumed it was an escape, as I'm guessing lots of people keep these birds.
Doug
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Re: Hummingbird abundance
Sat, 27 Apr 2002 10:09:25 -0700
From: Jerrie Arko
George McRae wrote:
My understanding is that they are creatures of habit and if and when they do come back I want them to feel welcome.
I keep at least two feeders going for the hummers. If (and when) they show up, there will be a welcome for them. Meanwhile, the Hooded Orioles and the Chestnut-backed Chickadees partake of the nectar.
I just saw two White-crowned Sparrows in the front yard foraging for dropped seeds. I thought they had all left for the summer.
Are you where you can see the Red-tailed Hawks that hunt from the power poles in Hillside Park (Moeser Ln between Navalier and Shevlin)? I have seen them both hunting this morning so I am guessing the babies are hungry!
Jerrie Arko,
El Cerrito, CA
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Re: Hummingbird abundance
Sat, 27 Apr 2002 11:23:01 -0700
From: Sheila Dickie
I live in Richmond N&E and I have seen hummingbirds recently in my back garden, feeding on apple and orange blossom. However, I was unsure of species as there was no bright flashing gorget as in Anna's Hummingbird. Maybe it was a juvenile. Whatever it was, was very tiny!
Sheila Dickie
Alumni Relations, Publications & Public Relations Director
Editor, CED News & CED Views
College of Environmental Design
University of California, Berkeley
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Watch your backyard for migrants!
Sat, 27 Apr 2002 16:55:42 PDT
From: Doug Greenberg
I live in a very urban neighborhood in south Berkeley. We have a large black acacia in our back yard, however, and this morning I saw both a Wilson's Warbler and a Western Tanager in that tree. Clearly these birds are not considering nesting in my yard but are just migrating through. So my guess is that other songbirds are moving through other neighborhoods, as well. Point - it's a good time to check out the birds in one's back yard!
Doug
Allen's Hummingbird nest in Oakland Hills
Sat, 27 Apr 2002 17:07:05 PDT
From: Mark Rauzon
I found an Allen's Hummingbird incubating on a nest at Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland. Neat woven nest was in a California blackberry thicket.
Mark Rauzon
Oakland CA