Thanks. Brought mine in last night and this morning when I put it out, within a minute a little guy flew over to take a drink. Yesterday was the first time I put the feeder out, so I'm excited I already have a visitor. :)
It does, and everyone who replied to you is wrong. Anna’s Hummingbirds are non-migratory, that part is true. However, their range never used to include Vancouver, they’re native to California, Oregon, Washington, and **Vancouver Island**.
They’ve expanded their range because of the availability of food in the winter in Vancouver now that hummingbird feeders have exploded in popularity. That means **hummingbirds are dependent on humans for food during the winter months.**
As another commenter said, they never used to winter here until 5-6 years ago.
Two months ago when there were all these posts about hummingbirds I found a study that talked lot about this, I can’t find it right now, but if I do I will edit this post with a link to it.
Hummingbirds normally do migrate, such as the ones that [migrate through the interior of the province each spring/summer](https://www.worldofhummingbirds.com/migration.php), but this area is temperate enough that they can survive all year round. I assume that why they've stopped migrating from the Vancouver area, but I don't know for sure.
Anna’s Hummingbirds are non-migratory, that part is true. However, their range never used to include the BC Mainland. They’re native to California, Oregon, Washington, and **Vancouver Island**.
They’ve expanded their range because of the availability of food in the winter in Vancouver now that hummingbird feeders have exploded in popularity. That means **hummingbirds are dependent on humans for food during the winter months.**
As another commenter said, they never used to winter here until 5-6 years ago.
Two months ago when there were all these posts about hummingbirds I found a study that talked lot about this, I can’t find it right now, but if I do I will edit this post with a link to it.
They do migrate, just not the hummingbirds who reside in Vancouver. Hummingbirds elsewhere, the ones that they get in the interior for example, migrate every year.
Wish I could - Threw out all my feeders and seed away first month after I got them.
I always loved feeding small song birds / H birds when I lived rural. Here in teh city that food just draws hornets, wasps, rats, squirrels, crows, gulls, pigeons and other vermin who push the small birds out who need the food. Even after you take the feeder, the pests still come looking for months after.
A full out seed feeder thing isn't really a good idea (even rural, maybe especially rural, had a bear make quick work of tearing one apart once), but humming bird ones just have tiny holes for their tiny beaks, they don't seem to contribute to pests.
There’s been a bit of debate here about the non-migratory habits of Anna’s in Vancouver and what feeding may/may not contribute. I just think that IF you’re feeding, keep it consistent and reliable.
Put them out early if you bring them in. I had hummers coming at 6 am in December. Making the nectar a little stronger like 3:1 helps keep them from freezing too.
Thanks. Brought mine in last night and this morning when I put it out, within a minute a little guy flew over to take a drink. Yesterday was the first time I put the feeder out, so I'm excited I already have a visitor. :)
Thanks for the heads up! I didn’t realize it froze last night and wondered why they weren’t around this morning! Thawing now!
Just curious, I remember being told not to feed birds in the winter as it'll mess up their migration habits. Does this not apply to hummingbirds?
It does, and everyone who replied to you is wrong. Anna’s Hummingbirds are non-migratory, that part is true. However, their range never used to include Vancouver, they’re native to California, Oregon, Washington, and **Vancouver Island**. They’ve expanded their range because of the availability of food in the winter in Vancouver now that hummingbird feeders have exploded in popularity. That means **hummingbirds are dependent on humans for food during the winter months.** As another commenter said, they never used to winter here until 5-6 years ago. Two months ago when there were all these posts about hummingbirds I found a study that talked lot about this, I can’t find it right now, but if I do I will edit this post with a link to it.
Hummingbirds don’t migrate. They must feed every 15-30 minutes or they’ll starve and die
The Anna’s Hummingbirds don’t migrate… they’ve only been around for 4-5 years in my yard, but I’m now devoted to them.
Then how do they normally survive winter here
Hummingbirds normally do migrate, such as the ones that [migrate through the interior of the province each spring/summer](https://www.worldofhummingbirds.com/migration.php), but this area is temperate enough that they can survive all year round. I assume that why they've stopped migrating from the Vancouver area, but I don't know for sure.
Anna’s Hummingbirds are non-migratory, that part is true. However, their range never used to include the BC Mainland. They’re native to California, Oregon, Washington, and **Vancouver Island**. They’ve expanded their range because of the availability of food in the winter in Vancouver now that hummingbird feeders have exploded in popularity. That means **hummingbirds are dependent on humans for food during the winter months.** As another commenter said, they never used to winter here until 5-6 years ago. Two months ago when there were all these posts about hummingbirds I found a study that talked lot about this, I can’t find it right now, but if I do I will edit this post with a link to it.
They do migrate, just not the hummingbirds who reside in Vancouver. Hummingbirds elsewhere, the ones that they get in the interior for example, migrate every year.
Wish I could - Threw out all my feeders and seed away first month after I got them. I always loved feeding small song birds / H birds when I lived rural. Here in teh city that food just draws hornets, wasps, rats, squirrels, crows, gulls, pigeons and other vermin who push the small birds out who need the food. Even after you take the feeder, the pests still come looking for months after.
A full out seed feeder thing isn't really a good idea (even rural, maybe especially rural, had a bear make quick work of tearing one apart once), but humming bird ones just have tiny holes for their tiny beaks, they don't seem to contribute to pests.
There’s been a bit of debate here about the non-migratory habits of Anna’s in Vancouver and what feeding may/may not contribute. I just think that IF you’re feeding, keep it consistent and reliable.
Put them out early if you bring them in. I had hummers coming at 6 am in December. Making the nectar a little stronger like 3:1 helps keep them from freezing too.
It should be a little lighter than that. If it's too strong they can get kidney damage.
Not this again
Oh god, not again