tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post8973849818582536431..comments2023-09-25T09:13:30.994-06:00Comments on Bag Lady's Blather: Hummingbird Warsthe Bag Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-741028196716222092013-05-22T06:27:49.443-06:002013-05-22T06:27:49.443-06:00Hi, cuz! It's amazing how many people believe ...Hi, cuz! It's amazing how many people believe that myth! <br />I still have one fairly aggressive guy - saw him trying to chase the chickadees away yesterday!<br />the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11157365223433690437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-51046277149292890252013-05-21T16:18:57.156-06:002013-05-21T16:18:57.156-06:00Ours have settled down and are sharing three feede...Ours have settled down and are sharing three feeders.....have to tell you a funny hummingbird story-met some new people at a St. Paddy's get-to-gether and one of the guys (a know it all kind of fellow) told us that hummingbirds hitch rides on Canada Geese to go south each winter...I snorted a little green beer up my nose in an effort not to bust out laughing and refrained from asking him how many Canada Geese he has seen wintering in Mexico!<br /><br />abby cuzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-2182294027550776462013-05-17T06:13:23.994-06:002013-05-17T06:13:23.994-06:00Karen - I would give it a try. There might be a hu...Karen - I would give it a try. There might be a hungry hummingbird in your area!the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11157365223433690437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-3199475644568690692013-05-17T01:14:40.289-06:002013-05-17T01:14:40.289-06:00Such territorial birds! I guess this means we migh...Such territorial birds! I guess this means we might be too late putting out a feeder? Karen (formerly kcinnova)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16705613736966783261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-28641480179972215132013-05-16T07:27:02.334-06:002013-05-16T07:27:02.334-06:00Joanna - it surprised me, too. And I think it real...Joanna - it surprised me, too. And I think it really surprised the blue jay! I'm sure that was a laugh I heard as he flew away!the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11157365223433690437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-24672559712632819032013-05-15T22:32:02.215-06:002013-05-15T22:32:02.215-06:00We have hummers too. Fascinating birds. Never sa...We have hummers too. Fascinating birds. Never saw one make on a blur jay though. <br />jjJoanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-67129716736970858432013-05-15T21:22:08.909-06:002013-05-15T21:22:08.909-06:00Yes, he will, Maryanne!!Yes, he will, Maryanne!!the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11157365223433690437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-74871561894561006952013-05-15T19:17:18.547-06:002013-05-15T19:17:18.547-06:00If he works that hard chasing other birds away he&...If he works that hard chasing other birds away he'll need all three feeders. <br /><br />Mary Anne in Kentuckysolarityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606487180967915130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-37416168430369900552013-05-15T17:09:50.790-06:002013-05-15T17:09:50.790-06:00Hilary - he went after the chickadees, the blue ja...Hilary - he went after the chickadees, the blue jays, the purple finches, other hummingbirds, and even the humans! He was hungry!! <br /><br />Messymimi - I think it's a good thing they aren't any bigger than they are - they would be REALLY dangerous! It's good to be back, but I can't promise it will be for very long - can't believe how busy I am lately!! <br />the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11157365223433690437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-13843646622370946362013-05-15T13:31:37.916-06:002013-05-15T13:31:37.916-06:00Those hummers must be totally fearless!
It's...Those hummers must be totally fearless!<br /><br />It's good to hear from you, Bag Lady, i was wondering this morning how you were doing.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-5363887229289146372013-05-15T13:06:21.408-06:002013-05-15T13:06:21.408-06:00They are fierce little stinkers, aren't they? ...They are fierce little stinkers, aren't they? I didn't realize that they go after the jays though. Fearless!Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-51035041359796530072013-05-15T07:50:38.914-06:002013-05-15T07:50:38.914-06:00Crabby - those hummingbirds are HUNGRY! That's...Crabby - those hummingbirds are HUNGRY! That's a long flight from somewhere down around your area!!<br /><br />Leah - yes, I have to be careful. I was working outside yesterday and one of them buzzed me a couple of times!<br />the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11157365223433690437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-10763055334710716362013-05-15T07:18:41.524-06:002013-05-15T07:18:41.524-06:00Hummers are mean and territorial as all get out. B...Hummers are mean and territorial as all get out. Be careful. <br />That said, I'm glad you've got the little guys coming to your feeder. <br />Leah J. Utashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497599109798015888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-22404844648730552712013-05-15T07:08:08.641-06:002013-05-15T07:08:08.641-06:00Seriously, a hummingbird that can chase off blueja...Seriously, a hummingbird that can chase off bluejays? Unless your Canadian bluejays are more polite and retiring than their U.S. cousins, that is impressive!<br /><br />Glad to see you posting again!Crabby McSlackerhttp://www.crankyfitness.comnoreply@blogger.com