Shooting hummingbirds

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Originally Posted by HungLikeJesus

We haven't put up our feeders yet this year. The hummingbirds fly to where the feeders were, then fly to the window, as if to say, "Hey, get busily!"

That's *exactly* what they're saying! It is common behavior for hummers to go look in the exact same spot where the feeder use to be. I had one hanging outside my window and when I'd take it down to clean and re-fill, sometimes they'd hit the window to let me know they were waiting!
Remember, don't use colored nectar, just pure cane sugar in a 1 to 4 ratio with water. Boil the water 1st, then mix in the sugar, and let cool.
The sugar water can go bad fast in hot weather, so don't waste it by filling up a large feeder. Small feeders re-filled frequently assures fresh go-juice for them.
ByTheWay, MalWart had some really well made, easy to clean feeders in combo pack that were Made In America!
Check and see if they still have some, they make a great gift.