Hummingbird in the House!! (1 Viewer)

[JCrens]

Hi, folks. I think I have a weird situation: A hummingbird in my kitchen area!!! The obvious question: How can I keep this little guy alive? I live in a wooded area in Saint Johns, FL. We have known hummingbird families in the neighborhood, but I'm fairly certain that there's one in my kitchen.

I know about the general behavior of hummingbirds, and in fact we have (poorly attended) hummingbird feeders on our porch. In the past, we have stocked them with sugar water.

But I also know that they need to feed about every two hours, and I have no idea how this bird has survived even 24 hours.

We do have some foliage in the kitchen -- Norfolk Island Pine and various flowering plants (but no flowers at the moment).

I need help, fast!! Any suggestions will be most welcome.

Oh, I almost forgot: We have two parrots, an African Grey and a Cockatoo. Perhaps the hummer is using their water?

 

[KC Foggin]

All I can suggest is to open every door and window and hopefully it will find a way outside. It’s happened to me a few times although never a hummer. It worked every time. BTW,
Hi there and a warm welcome to you from those of us on staff here at BirdForum!

We are glad that you found us and thanks for taking a moment to say hello. Please join in wherever you like and please keep us posted on your hummingbird visitor.

 

[Chris G6 UXU]

Hello and welcome to the forum, enjoy and all the best.

 

[Kits]

Welcome to Birdforum.

I would open all your doors and windows and it will find its way out.

 

[Fritz73]

Welcome to Birdforum

Hope the hummingbird found the way outside.

 

[Lisa W]

Hello and welcome to the forum. I think you will find us a friendly and helpful group. I hope the hummingbird made it out.

 

[ClarkWGriswold]

Hi and welcome to BirdForum.

Rich

 

[JCrens]

Can't issue enough thanks to the folks who replied to my "hummingbird" query. However, it turned into a non-problem. The culprit wasn't the world's smallest bird at all, but the world's LARGEST bug <!!!>, Specifically, a flying roach, AKA a Florida Palmetto bug.

The thing that sent me off track was the wing beat frequency which, at 60Hz or so, is the same as that of an h-bird. Sorry for the mixup, but again, thanks so much for the responses.

P.S. I found the bug a few days later, minus his entire abdomen. Next obvious question: Who ate the rest of him???

Jack

 

[Kits]

That's an interesting update! Thanks.