At 06:32 AM 8/25/97 -0400, you wrote:
>I'm interested in opinions on whether hummingbird feeders should be up or
>down at this time of year. Seems I remember something about feeding
>through August, but then they should be taken down so the hummers
>migrate to warmer climates. Thoughts?
>
Hi Marlene,

I don't think it matters to the migrants whether you take them down or leave
them up. They'll leave when it's time. However, if you're feeding an
Anna's and don't want to do so through the winter, then you must take it
down to encourage the bird to leave.

Peggi
Ben & Peggi Rodgers
Aptos, CA (near Santa Cruz 122 W, 37 N)
USA
woodduck at cruzio.com
http://www2.cruzio.com/~woodduck/


"A bird does not sing because it has an answer,
It sings because it has a song"