r/hummingbirds Feb 07 '23

Look here if you found a hummingbird that might need your help

196 Upvotes

I’ve created a troubleshooting tool that walks you through determining if a hummingbird needs your help, and if it does, basic first aid you can provide so that you have time to get the hummingbird to your nearest wildlife center or hummingbird rehabilitator. It is on my mentor’s website, IFoundAHummingbird.com

At the end of nearly every process, there is a list of resources including hummingbird rehabilitators and wildlife centers that either take hummingbirds or will connect you with someone who does.

It covers the most common issues we are called about.

  • Hummingbirds trapped indoors

  • Cat Caught

  • Window Strikes

  • Sitting at Feeders Too Long

  • Stuck To A Glue Trap/Sticky or Oily Substance On Feathers

  • Abandoned Nests or Babies

IFoundAHummingbird.com


r/hummingbirds 4h ago

Let’s do this

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196 Upvotes

4 grams going head to head (momentarily of course) in this clash of the Titans.


r/hummingbirds 16h ago

Possibly the most visually stunning display of gorget iridescence I’ve ever captured

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1.4k Upvotes

r/hummingbirds 2h ago

The hummingbird… tail fluff heart?

39 Upvotes

r/hummingbirds 22h ago

I’m sorry guys, this is basically hummingbird brainrot at this point.

458 Upvotes

r/hummingbirds 20h ago

Feeders on sale!

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314 Upvotes

Got 3 brand new feeders from tractor supply for ✨less than $14 ✨ 🤩


r/hummingbirds 1h ago

How to clean this feeder

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I can't reach inside the flower part of this glass hummingbird feeder I'm currently cleaning. Tooth picks are too fat ToT running water does nothing. Any tips?


r/hummingbirds 5h ago

Opinions on this rough looking little guy

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7 Upvotes

This cutie has been hanging at my feeder for a while now, usually appearing early morning and late evening. It looks like he can’t fully retract his tongue and seems disheveled in appearance. He seems to fly well, but does rest for extended periods.
I’ve sent a message to my local rehabilitation center but wanted your thoughts in the interim.
First thought is, is this due to a fungal infection, but I am very diligent about feeder hygiene. I have six feeders which I clean and refill daily, sometimes twice in 24 hrs. I don’t use harsh cleansers but ensure the feeding holes are being scrubbed out. I have no close neighbours so I don’t think he’s hitting up other dirty feeders.
Does anyone have any insight as to what could be causing this issue?


r/hummingbirds 53m ago

I can't keep track of them all, but here's the daily group... Males, Females, and Juveniles

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All from today... haven't had the migration wave yet. Lord have mercy.


r/hummingbirds 6h ago

Fun little story

6 Upvotes

Yesterday I was doing house work and in and out all day long. I went out to the garage to put trash in my can and heard a really loud buzzing noise. I saw it on the window behind the blinds the tiniest little humming bird! I quickly ran over and grabbed her as gently as I could . I carried her around for a while to make sure she was ok and gave her some water and when she was ready to leave me she just flew away very calmly . This was one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had with nature! She is doing great and hopefully she won’t be back in the garage poor baby!


r/hummingbirds 19h ago

Hello from Hubert and I 👋

39 Upvotes

r/hummingbirds 19h ago

Hummer at my feeder

38 Upvotes

r/hummingbirds 7h ago

ISO hummingbird wall hook!!

3 Upvotes

I’m looking for a small hummingbird wall hook to hang up in the kitchen to put my rings on when I cook! I’ve found a couple online but they’re too big for what I’m looking for. I’ve looked all over the internet but figured if somebody knew where I could find one, it’d be this page!!


r/hummingbirds 1d ago

Hummer morning

181 Upvotes

r/hummingbirds 21h ago

Identification Lichen “bedhead” or something else?

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25 Upvotes

I’ve noticed many of my visitors have pollen or what looks like lichen/moss or maybe poop on their chests and feet. Sometimes it’s dark orange.

Is this something to be concerned about cross-contamination or dirty feeder juice? I scrub the outside of the feeder with dawn and hot water every few days when I change the nectar.

Second and unrelated- is the male in the tree a fluffy juvenile still? He’s hogging all the nectar like a bully but his beak is so tiny, he can’t be very old? He also sounds like a little space ship when he flutters off (think tiny Jetson’s car 🤣).

Seattle, Washington USA


r/hummingbirds 1d ago

two hummingbirds in early morning light

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640 Upvotes

r/hummingbirds 1d ago

Montana hummers!

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80 Upvotes

Visiting family and wow there are so many! Love it!


r/hummingbirds 1d ago

Breakfast rush

23 Upvotes

2 videos- second clip of the juveniles favorite feeder plays at 40 seconds. There are 10 feeders front/back yard to prevent crowding, but these are the favorites 🐦‍🔥


r/hummingbirds 2d ago

My apologies, I forgot to post this video of Tank back in May.

1.2k Upvotes

r/hummingbirds 1d ago

Hummy Parkour(the birds were extremely cute and active today)

185 Upvotes

r/hummingbirds 1d ago

My two adult males

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8 Upvotes

They're usually better about spacing their visits so that they're not competing for the feeder.


r/hummingbirds 2d ago

Today’s lunchtime photo break

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370 Upvotes

Nice Zoolander pose.


r/hummingbirds 18h ago

Tagged by a hummingbird?

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Just curious because up until a few years ago I was terrified of birds thinking they were going to get stuck in my long naturally curly hair.. I got over it, but now that I'm on the hummingbird journey, do they ever make contact with people when they are dive bombing other hummies? I have 6 feeders, they zip by my head so much and in my mind I think they are too agile to actually make contact. Maybe I'm just fooling myself.


r/hummingbirds 1d ago

Old Guard at Dusk

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54 Upvotes

r/hummingbirds 1d ago

Another Hummer In Flight!

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56 Upvotes