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Abbygirl

Abbygirl

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I was wondering what types of Hummingbirds their are? I would like to get a hummingbird feeder but the kind we got at like Walmart no hummingbird came. I live in Oregon and when we went to our local bird store they asked what type of Hummingbird would you like to have come to your backyard.

I told them that I didn't know because I wasn't aware that there were different kinds of them. So before I can get a hummingbird feeder/ food I need to know what type of hummingbird's I would want. I just wanted to know about the humming bird feeder's. So what I would like to know is the different kinds of Hummingbirds there is? Especially ones that would come to (Salem) Oregon. Thank you very much.

Also do hummingbirds also come in certain times of weather?

ps: Is their a such color as a blue hummingbird? Blue is one of my favorite color's, So just was curious, thanks a bunch.
 
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Abbygirl said:
I was wondering what types of Hummingbirds their are? I would like to get a hummingbird feeder but the kind we got at like Walmart no hummingbird came. I live in Oregon and when we went to our local bird store they asked what type of Hummingbird would you like to have come to your backyard.

I told them that I didn't know because I wasn't aware that there were different kinds of them. So before I can get a hummingbird feeder/ food I need to know what type of hummingbird's I would want. I just wanted to know about the humming bird feeder's. So what I would like to know is the different kinds of Hummingbirds there is? Especially ones that would come to (Salem) Oregon. Thank you very much.

Also do hummingbirds also come in certain times of weather?

ps: Is their a such color as a blue hummingbird? Blue is one of my favorite color's, So just was curious, thanks a bunch.
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http://www.hummingbirds.net/states.html
Oregon gets:
Rufous, Anna's, Calliope, Black-chinned, Costa's, Allen's, Broad-tailed. Broad-billed.

How to attract:
http://www.hummingbirds.net/attract.html

Feeders:
http://www.hummingbirds.net/feeders.html

FAQ:
http://www.hummingbirds.net/faq.html
 
You probably have Anna's and Rufous. Rufous have been migrating through our area to the Northwest, where they nest. You may well have Anna's year 'round.
 
There is a glass "Perky Pet" job that holds at least a quart. The base is red plastic with 6 (yellow) ports and little perches. Only fill it 1/3 of the way when starting and refill and rinse/clean every 4-5 days. This feeder is used from Canada to Mexico. I know it might sound weird, but I believe hummers recognize this feeder. If and when you get great numbers, you can increase the volume.
 
http://www.camacdonald.com/birding/White-neckedJacobin(DT).jpg\

Some blue for you. Not my shot, but I can attest for the blue........

In time you'll hopefully you'll get blackchinned hummers. While not blue, their "Black chin" is an incredible royal purple...........in the right light.
 
Thanks, I saw the photo. That one is so beautiful! thanks for sharing the photo! have a great day.
JOYCE


Chris D said:
http://www.camacdonald.com/birding/White-neckedJacobin(DT).jpg\

Some blue for you. Not my shot, but I can attest for the blue........

In time you'll hopefully you'll get blackchinned hummers. While not blue, their "Black chin" is an incredible royal purple...........in the right light.
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You are going to find that 99% of what you see in Salem are Anna's and Rufous. While some of the others have been seen here in the valley it isn't often. I have seen some of the other when I've been camping up the Santiam or the McKenzie.

I'm in Springfield so you aren't that far from me. Some Anna's winter over here and are here all year. I have 3 of them (2 female and 1 male) that spent the winter at feeders on my back deck. The Rufous are just starting to show up here in the valley but have been on the coast about a month. They will be here 'til the end of August.

For photos and other info on "my" kids you can go to my site .
 
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Abbygirl said:
I was wondering what types of Hummingbirds their are? I would like to get a hummingbird feeder but the kind we got at like Walmart no hummingbird came. I live in Oregon and when we went to our local bird store they asked what type of Hummingbird would you like to have come to your backyard.

I told them that I didn't know because I wasn't aware that there were different kinds of them. So before I can get a hummingbird feeder/ food I need to know what type of hummingbird's I would want. I just wanted to know about the humming bird feeder's. So what I would like to know is the different kinds of Hummingbirds there is? Especially ones that would come to (Salem) Oregon. Thank you very much.

Also do hummingbirds also come in certain times of weather?

ps: Is their a such color as a blue hummingbird? Blue is one of my favorite color's, So just was curious, thanks a bunch.
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Hi,

The only hummingbirds that I've seen in the USA with lots of blue are Broad-billed and Blue-throated. The only area I've seen them is southeast Arizona.

Bruce
 

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Abbygirl

If you like hummer's and want to be able to see almost all North American variaties then you definately need to come to South East AZ (Sierra Vista, Patagonia, Madera Canyon for a few locations)

We have 14 different hummer's at one time or another and a couple have quite a bit of blue. The Blue-throated and Broad-billed being the ones with the most blue. The Black-chinned is really deep purple but sometimes looks blue.

You can see many of our hummer's on my site

http://www.timeyourfunds.com/BIRDING/

navigate to Arizona birds then Hummingbirds.

Larry
 
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