First Hummingbird!!

[Bacrd]

I could not believe that today while sitting at my computer, I looked out the window in front of me and a hummer was at the (empty) feeder. Now mind you....I've had feeders up for 4 years all over my yard and have NEVER gotten one to come. I've planted every red flower I could and even tied long red streamers to the bottom of the feeders. NO LUCK!! So, this year I gave up around June. The feeders have been dried up and empty for some time!! AND THERE SHE WAS!! FINALLY!! I ran outside and grabbed the feeder to clean & fill it...but of course she's long gone! Do I have ANY chance that she'll come back??
Sorry for my rambling....I'm just soooo excited to finally have seen one after soooo many years of trying!!!!

Thanks for listening!!!

 

[Snowwark]

Welcome to the Flower & Garden board, Bacrd!

No wonder you're excited, it's a treat to see a hummer, and you've waited a l o n g time!

You've probably read all kinds of info on hummingbirds, but you never know when you might hit on a new idea or tip to lure them back. Here's some suggestions from Birdwatchers.com.

Attracting Hummingbirds

I hope she comes back, and brings her friends!

 

[Bacrd]

Thanks for that link. I think I will try a tick or two they suggested. Please accept my appologies if my post sounded rather "lame". I was just so excited...and my co-workers just kinda looked at me like I was crazy! DH thought I was a little "looney", too, for calling him at work...but it made him laugh!!
I've spent the last few months on the cruise boards....obsessing about our upcoming trip.....I had no idea a whole other world existed on here for almost any subject. THANKS!! These boards are GREAT!!!

 

[marydmjj]

I get just as excited when I see a hummingbird. I've been trying to attract them for 2 years now and have seen them only a couple of times. My dh caught one that flew into one of the rooms at work and I was angry at him for not bringing it home