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bluering

Trad climber

Santa Clara, CA

Topic Author's Original Post - May 22, 2011 - 03:29pm PT

I have one who has chosen to nest inside my outdoor enclosed (partially) patio. She set up a nest in my 6' Ficus tree. She's currently camped out.

What do I do? Other than leave her the f*#k alone?

She keeps buzzing me too, but seems kinda friendly. I try to stay away.

Her nest looks like a tiny Espresso cup.

bluering

Trad climber

Santa Clara, CA

Topic Author's Reply - May 22, 2011 - 03:31pm PT

Are they good eatin', Locker?

bluering

Trad climber

Santa Clara, CA

Topic Author's Reply - May 22, 2011 - 05:20pm PT

This is all I got for now. I don't want to f*#k with her too much.

bluering

Trad climber

Santa Clara, CA

Topic Author's Reply - May 22, 2011 - 06:19pm PT

These are the kind of children I welcome paying for.

I'm going to score a Hummingbird feeder now.

Wade Icey

Trad climber

www.alohashirtrescue.com

May 22, 2011 - 06:46pm PT

leave her the f*#k alone

Ksolem

Trad climber

Monrovia, California

May 22, 2011 - 08:58pm PT

I dunno about the feeder thing. They are wild after all. Just grow lots of flowers.

They do seem to like some clean running water though...

edit: you can see where the damned deer ate off all the white roses. Makes me crave venison...

Vegasclimber

Trad climber

Las Vegas, NV.

May 22, 2011 - 10:04pm PT

Awesome shots! I'd go with a feeder as well, then just leave her alone...she will get more aggressive if the eggs hatch.

I had one that spent about a half hour hanging out right by me last week on a climb in Josh, and another on the ground that landed right next to us. Fascinating little things.

TGT

Social climber

So Cal

May 22, 2011 - 10:25pm PT

They can get really fascinated by a moving bright color rope. It seems to kinda mesmerize them.

Saw one in the monument today,but when they come for a visit high up on Tahquitz, or the Sierras, that's a real treat.

We put up a feeder this year. It helps them out in the early spring late winter. Later there's enough going on with the Jasmine hedge and the boysenberry flowers to keep them around.

Crimpergirl

Sport climber

Boulder, Colorado!

May 22, 2011 - 10:38pm PT

Wow! Super lucky you are. I hope you keep us up to date on her. Very cool!

Captain...or Skully

climber

or some such

May 22, 2011 - 10:49pm PT

Hummingbirds are badass! Just groove on the unique window into their world, & feel thankful.
You're a lucky man.

TGT

Social climber

So Cal

May 22, 2011 - 10:51pm PT

The best humming bird watching was when my folks were up in the ranch in the Arizona high country, within walking distance of the Mogollon rim.

Now the predominant species there are the Rufus. The males are the equivalent of the snapping toy terrier from hell of the bird world.

Put up a feeder and you are guaranteed endless hours of miniature aerial dog fights.

The best part is this territorial imperative doesn't end at males of their own ilk.

They will take on jays, mocking birds, and for real entertainment value even terrorize crows and ravens.

Vegasclimber

Trad climber

Las Vegas, NV.

May 22, 2011 - 11:20pm PT

I had one visit me last summer when I was on Griffith Peak on Charleston..like 10,000ft. I was eating my lunch and it showed up, totally suprised me.

+1 to adding more pics as time goes on, hope the eggs hatch!

Seamstress

Trad climber

Yacolt, WA

May 22, 2011 - 11:22pm PT

Humming bird feeders next to the kitchen table - out of the reach of cats. When you sit outside, they'll buzz you sounding like a chopper. Also, plant some humming bird friendly plants nearby - gladiolas, bee balm, honeysuckle. Bee balm is real cheap and will come back year after year, enticing the birds to return.

Delhi Dog

climber

Good Question...

May 22, 2011 - 11:29pm PT

Read her a poem and see what happens.

Cheers,
DD

bluering

Trad climber

Santa Clara, CA

Topic Author's Reply - May 23, 2011 - 02:09am PT

She is in full nesting mode now.She camps on her nest full time. Before she was coming and going, building. I still try to avoid her, but I can walk past her and she doesn't move like she used to. She hangs tight at the nest.

I hope she does well. I put up a feeder today just to make sh#t easier for her.

I'm pulling for her because I dig hummers, but more because I had a Mama dove set up shop on our flower stand only to turn out 'bad eggs'. Pretty sad stuff after watching her do her best for a long time.

Anyway, hopefully this Mom does better. I'm going to err on the side of fewer pics because it's hard to get good ones without getting close and disturbing her.

I'll see what I can do. Wish her well!

bluering

Trad climber

Santa Clara, CA

Topic Author's Reply - May 23, 2011 - 02:18am PT

I hear ya, but sometimes it's a little disturbing. Being on lead and trying to place gear and hearing that, 'Brrrrrrrr', right next to you, They are the dolphins of the bird world. Curious and tame.

Very cool.

bluering

Trad climber

Santa Clara, CA

Topic Author's Reply - May 27, 2011 - 09:37pm PT

She seems to be fine. She's camped out on her nest most of the day. She digs feeding off the mandarin blossoms off the tree in the back yard.

Kinda weird seeing a hummingbird camped on a nest...She's even tinier when she's sitting out there.