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J. Dillon
05-16-2006, 08:25 AM
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This little fellow has been visiting my feeder since early May. But he doesn't just visit & feed he goes to this perch for about five minutes then back to the feeder for a sip. Not like his brethren who are off to more normal hummer activities. I guess he's a bit sick. Any other opinions?

JD

Donn
05-16-2006, 08:30 AM
I'd say he's probably molting.

Mrleft8
05-16-2006, 08:33 AM
Poor thing's probably freezing to death!
Our hummers are noticably "off color" No ruby throats, and the green is more a dark brownish with streaks of olive.

geeman
05-16-2006, 09:37 AM
Mt Left could be right here,,the birds showed up at the appointed time.But we didnt keep up with our part of the bargain by providing the proper weather for this time of year.

J. Dillon
05-16-2006, 06:44 PM
I still think this little guy is a bit under the weather. His buddies come and go but "shorty" here breathes hard and continues on his circut just the feeder & perch. No protein breaks between.:o

JD

Mrleft8
05-16-2006, 09:38 PM
The sugar water is his protein.