The Hummingbirds Are Coming!

It’s that time of year again.  The hummingbirds have started there long journey over the Gulf of Mexico and should be arriving in Texas any day now.  I look forward to March 15th every year hoping to catch a glimpse and maybe even entice one to stay through the spring instead of continuing their flight North to breed.  Last spring I cam across this great website showing a Channel Islands Allen’s Hummingbird sitting on a nest in someone’s backyard.  They have a web cam that records every moment.

Visit Phoebe’s website to watch and learn more about her http://phoebeallens.com/

Unlike Phoebe’s yard, mine is great for feeding but not so great for nesting. After doing a little searching on the web I was able to find a great alternative for those that don’t have established yards that provide protection from wind and rain. It’s a hummingbird house!

Who knew! I ordered it from Duncraft and just got it yesterday. I installed it today on my front porch. It’s the only place around my house that provides the shelter that hummers prefer.
Who knows if it will work. I may just be too close to the gulf coast for a nesting hummer.  One can hope! In the spring I will see one or two feeding off my honeysuckle vine but that is about it.  But come mid July, hummers are zipping past all over the place.  So if I am successful and am able to attract a nesting hummer, I just might have to get me a nifty web cam and broadcast it.  Maybe she’ll become famous like Phoebe.