This is peak season for hummers. This is the time of year that people that have them all summer have more and those that almost never do are seeing them for the first time. From our experience at the shop I'd say that from Aug 1st to Sept 1st is the peak time but migration numbers continue longer and begin to decline a bit later especially along the shore at points like Lighthouse Point. The number of adult males is already dropping fast but still plenty around. Jim The Fat Robin Wild Bird and Nature Shop www.fatrobin.com Jim Zipp Bird Photography www.jimzipp.com ----- Original Message ---- From: "Mntncougar@aol.com" <Mntncougar@aol.com> To: ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org Cc: Coolsweetjoy@aol.com Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 7:34:10 PM Subject: [CT Birds] Anyone notice a surge in R T Hummers? In the last few weeks I've had sudden increase in the number hummers in my yard. The most I've figured I had using my feeders in the past was about 6. Now I have seen as many as 8 at one time and I'm guessing that 16 to 20 total would be a conservative estimate. I have them fighting 3 and 4 at a time over a single feeder, and often all 8 are in use. I added 2 to the 6 I had up. In addition, I'm seeing several hummers every time I go out for a bird walk, and I used to consider 1 a rare event. At this time of year I usually start to get new birds coming in to fatten up or already on the way south, but this time I don't think the others have left, and the new 1's are standing in line. Anyone else noticed anything similar? Don Morgan, Coventry, Ct ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org