I installed switched electrical outlets and spot lights under my eaves a couple of years ago. These outlets and feeders are on opposite sides of the house so that the Anna Hummingbirds can "share". However, for the first time this chilling morning I had a male and a female sitting and "sunning" at the same feeder during breakfast. Old fashion 125 watt incandescent spotlight bulbs at 12-18 inches away usually keep the feeders thawed and the hummers happy. (I do bring the feeders in at night and also rotate them inside to de-thaw on especially cold days.)

Bob Schmidt
bobs at world-wide.com

From: tweeters-bounces at mailman2.u.washington.edu [mailto:tweeters-bounces at mailman2.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Louise Rutter
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 8:37 AM
To: tweeters at u.washington.edu
Subject: RE: [Tweeters] Winter Hummingbird Feeding - Please Share your Experience and Wisdom

I too bring my feeders in at night and put them out again as it comes light. In this weather, they freeze even during the day, so I duct tape Little Hotties hand warmers to the bottom (I?ve tried the self-adhesive ones and they don?t stay stuck). They last about eight hours, which right now covers all the daylight hours.

Louise Rutter
Kirkland

From: tweeters-bounces at mailman2.u.washington.edu [mailto:tweeters-bounces at mailman2.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of notcalm at comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 1:43 AM
To: Tweeters
Subject: [Tweeters] Winter Hummingbird Feeding - Please Share your Experience and Wisdom

Hello Group,

We enjoy the presence of a male and female Anna's. This the first and early (hey! is this February?) deep freeze. Please share Winter hummingbird feeding tips. We have brought the feeder in at night to prevent freezing.

Thanks,
Dan Reiff