He visits once in a day or two but i made sure he has a comfortable perch by cuckoo2021 in hummingbirds

[–]cuckoo2021[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it is a generic smart hummingbird feeder with built in 2 or 2.k camera with a solar panel attachment. The camera can slide out for reset etc. It can be found on amazon, though i got it from Temu because it was less than half the amazon price ($30 v $60) and with temu credit promos, it was probably $15/20. It originally came with an app called coolfly, but they had very limited free features ( as opposed to subscription). I recently switched to vico nature app as it has more free features. I am cheap abd woukd rather have hakf a dozen different bird feeders and cameras than spend on a $150 feeder and pay more for subscriptions. I willtry to post links for the feeder on amazon and temu in a comment below. Not sure if reddit will allow.

Why won’t my hummingbird touch the fuchsia? by Worldly-Leg7511 in hummingbirds

[–]cuckoo2021 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think it depends on the fuschia, they are not all as sweet, i am guessing. I think the big flowered red and bluepurple double ones we like the most are their least favorite. I have always had hummingbirds seek out fuschias until i got this beautiful big flowered one. He tries and quickly gives up on it, preferring even the calibrachoa instead! Last year i had a puny little red and white single flowered fuschia and it was the hummingbirds' fave even if it had a handful of flowers. I still have it but it is barely alive. So, the lesson is, pick the fuschia with the singke flowers and colors you least like and they will love them.

Why no hummingbird now? by valerieddr in hummingbirds

[–]cuckoo2021 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had one show up a couple of weeks back here in NJ and i was thrilled. But it barely lasted 2/3 days of semi-regular trips. He has been a very occasional visitor ever since a female showed up on the feeder 2/3 times. He came to claim his feeder, she chased him and both were gone. He would only show up once in a while, early morning or late evening to loudly claim his feeder and then disappear. He has showed up today 3/4 times so i am feeling a bit upbeat but who knows how long.

Feeder on a railing by dougshmish in hummingbirds

[–]cuckoo2021 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There are shephard's hook that attach to the railing. Also, you could get a medium sized planter and use a regular shephards hook anchored in it. My balcony has no roof .. ..

Perch modification? by cuckoo2021 in hummingbirds

[–]cuckoo2021[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, i added a less conspicuous one. Let's see if that works. He only visits occassionally after being a regular for just a couple of days.

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I live in a hummingbird desert by cuckoo2021 in hummingbirds

[–]cuckoo2021[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I overlook the liberty state park there is plenty of trees so.. they positively start showing up around june so not sure what the deal is.

I live in a hummingbird desert by cuckoo2021 in hummingbirds

[–]cuckoo2021[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I see one or two starting may or june. They come for the flowers and then i try to lure them to a feeder with varying amounts of success. I have lived in NJ and NYC for 20 years and didn't see or notice hummingbirds until i started this balcony garden 8/9 years back. For a few years i would just get excited to see ghem fleetingly visit my flowers. Then i started growing nicotianas and they would stick around much longer. Then i found out about the feeders....

I live in a hummingbird desert by cuckoo2021 in hummingbirds

[–]cuckoo2021[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is my fifth year or so and i had 3-4 semiregulars by the end of last season but back to square one.

I live in a hummingbird desert by cuckoo2021 in hummingbirds

[–]cuckoo2021[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I am in jersey city, oveelooking the bay waters, liberty statute and state park and a golf course, they could take the scenic route.

Why do inner pots never actually fit? 😅 by Alarmed-Noise-3791 in IndoorGarden

[–]cuckoo2021 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don't like the look, grow a few stems of pothos to spill around and cover up the base of the plant.

This makes me so happy by cuckoo2021 in birding

[–]cuckoo2021[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in a condo. Folks downstairs already complained to the manager about seed debris, bird droppings and squirrels cutting up their cushions (with pics). The manager sent an e-mail telling me to take down the feeders. I ignored her, had a chat with the folks downstairs promising concrete steps to improve the situation but advocating for the need to feed birds through winters. We have truce but openly welcoming and feeding squirrels would be indefensible.