Darcy Thurrott Linden Rd Woodbury Many hummer visits, mostly single imm. males to feeders 9/15/24 - 10/2/23 Some earlier were 2 chasing & defending feeder, but most lately single frequent visits. Especially lengthy stays during recent rains from Ophelia cold and dreadful, visiting feeder under deck umbrella out of the rain! This is latest ever seen, recent 2 years September 18 last day. What is going on???

Oct. 5th is my historical last date. Kathy Van Der Aue Southport, CT On Mon, Oct 2, 2023 at 10:16 PM Darcy Thurrott via CTBirds < ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org> wrote: > Darcy Thurrott > Linden Rd Woodbury > > Many hummer visits, mostly single imm. males to feeders 9/15/24 - 10/2/23 > Some earlier were 2 chasing & defending feeder, but most lately single > frequent visits. Especially lengthy stays during recent rains from Ophelia > cold and dreadful, visiting feeder under deck umbrella out of the rain! > This is latest ever seen, recent 2 years September 18 last day. > What is going on??? > > CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing > birders together statewide. Please support COA: > https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ > CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For > list rules and subscription information visit: > https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/ >

Prior to this year, September 23 is latest date for hummers in our yard. Joan Meek, Old Lyme On Tue, Oct 3, 2023, 9:00 AM Kathy Van Der Aue via CTBirds < ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org> wrote: > Oct. 5th is my historical last date. > > Kathy Van Der Aue > Southport, CT > > > On Mon, Oct 2, 2023 at 10:16 PM Darcy Thurrott via CTBirds < > ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org> wrote: > > > Darcy Thurrott > > Linden Rd Woodbury > > > > Many hummer visits, mostly single imm. males to feeders 9/15/24 - 10/2/23 > > Some earlier were 2 chasing & defending feeder, but most lately single > > frequent visits. Especially lengthy stays during recent rains from > Ophelia > > cold and dreadful, visiting feeder under deck umbrella out of the rain! > > This is latest ever seen, recent 2 years September 18 last day. > > What is going on??? > > > > CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing > > birders together statewide. Please support COA: > > https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ > > CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For > > list rules and subscription information visit: > > https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/ > > > > CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing > birders together statewide. Please support COA: > https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ > CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For > list rules and subscription information visit: > https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 09:42:24 AM EDT, Joan Meek via CTBirds <ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org> wrote:  

Hi all, Looking back at my ebird late dates for hummers at our Stratford yard, in most recent years we've had a Ruby-throat linger into early October, with our latest dates being 10/24/2014 and 10/20/2022.   I suspect with the unusually warm weather this fall, and many flowers still in bloom, plus feeders, the little winged jewels are lingering in numbers around the state and region. AND, October is a peak time to look for unusual rare hummers such as Rufous, Black-chinned, and Caliope Hummingbirds. Often correct identification as to species hinges on obtaining good quality photographs. Frank Mantlik Chairman, Avian Records Committee of CT (ARCC) Stratford On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 09:42:24 AM EDT, Joan Meek via CTBirds <ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org> wrote: Prior to this year, September 23 is latest date for hummers in our yard. Joan Meek,  Old Lyme On Tue, Oct 3, 2023, 9:00 AM Kathy Van Der Aue via CTBirds < ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org> wrote: > Oct. 5th is my historical last date. > > Kathy Van Der Aue > Southport, CT > > > On Mon, Oct 2, 2023 at 10:16 PM Darcy Thurrott via CTBirds < > ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org> wrote: > > > Darcy Thurrott > > Linden Rd Woodbury > > > > Many hummer visits, mostly single imm. males to feeders 9/15/24 - 10/2/23 > > Some earlier were 2 chasing & defending feeder, but most lately single > > frequent visits. Especially lengthy stays during recent rains from > Ophelia > > cold and dreadful,  visiting feeder under deck umbrella out of the rain! > > This is latest ever seen, recent 2 years September 18 last day. > > What is going on??? > > > > CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing > > birders together statewide. Please support COA: > > https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ > > CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For > > list rules and subscription information visit: > > https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/ > > > > CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing > birders together statewide. Please support COA: > https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ > CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For > list rules and subscription information visit: > https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/ CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

My yards: 3 heavy feeders (1 very fat) Sept 30 after Friday's monsoon, none since.  Last in 2022: Oct.2, 2021: Sept.30. Angela DimmittNew Milford On Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 09:42:26 AM EDT, Joan Meek via CTBirds <ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org> wrote: Prior to this year, September 23 is latest date for hummers in our yard. Joan Meek,  Old Lyme On Tue, Oct 3, 2023, 9:00 AM Kathy Van Der Aue via CTBirds < ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org> wrote: > Oct. 5th is my historical last date. > > Kathy Van Der Aue > Southport, CT > > > On Mon, Oct 2, 2023 at 10:16 PM Darcy Thurrott via CTBirds < > ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org> wrote: > > > Darcy Thurrott > > Linden Rd Woodbury > > > > Many hummer visits, mostly single imm. males to feeders 9/15/24 - 10/2/23 > > Some earlier were 2 chasing & defending feeder, but most lately single > > frequent visits. Especially lengthy stays during recent rains from > Ophelia > > cold and dreadful,  visiting feeder under deck umbrella out of the rain! > > This is latest ever seen, recent 2 years September 18 last day. > > What is going on??? > > > > CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing > > birders together statewide. Please support COA: > > https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ > > CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For > > list rules and subscription information visit: > > https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/ > > > > CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing > birders together statewide. Please support COA: > https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ > CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For > list rules and subscription information visit: > https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/ CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/

On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 09:42:24 AM EDT, Joan Meek via CTBirds <ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org> wrote:  

Greetings, As of this morning 10/4/23 I still have two Ruby-throated Hummingbirds who appeared at first light to feed on flowering native perennials - especially Trumpet Honeysuckle and a few remaining Cardinal Flowers; a Hosta that bloomed a second time, flowering annuals in containers (Salvias, Scarlet Sages, Fuschia, Cardinal Climber), even (still) flowering tomato plants. I have one feeder though their interest has mostly been flowers this season. Brenda Inskeep North Stamford > On Oct 3, 2023, at 10:13 AM, Frank Mantlik via CTBirds <ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org> wrote: > >  Hi all, > Looking back at my ebird late dates for hummers at our Stratford yard, in most recent years we've had a Ruby-throat linger into early October, with our latest dates being 10/24/2014 and 10/20/2022. > I suspect with the unusually warm weather this fall, and many flowers still in bloom, plus feeders, the little winged jewels are lingering in numbers around the state and region. > AND, October is a peak time to look for unusual rare hummers such as Rufous, Black-chinned, and Caliope Hummingbirds. Often correct identification as to species hinges on obtaining good quality photographs. > Frank Mantlik > Chairman, Avian Records Committee of CT (ARCC) > Stratford > > > On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 09:42:24 AM EDT, Joan Meek via CTBirds <ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org> wrote: > > Prior to this year, September 23 is latest date for hummers in our yard. > Joan Meek, Old Lyme > >> On Tue, Oct 3, 2023, 9:00 AM Kathy Van Der Aue via CTBirds < >> ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org> wrote: >> >> Oct. 5th is my historical last date. >> >> Kathy Van Der Aue >> Southport, CT >> >> >> On Mon, Oct 2, 2023 at 10:16 PM Darcy Thurrott via CTBirds < >> ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org> wrote: >> >>> Darcy Thurrott >>> Linden Rd Woodbury >>> >>> Many hummer visits, mostly single imm. males to feeders 9/15/24 - 10/2/23 >>> Some earlier were 2 chasing & defending feeder, but most lately single >>> frequent visits. Especially lengthy stays during recent rains from >> Ophelia >>> cold and dreadful, visiting feeder under deck umbrella out of the rain! >>> This is latest ever seen, recent 2 years September 18 last day. >>> What is going on??? >>> >>> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing >>> birders together statewide. Please support COA: >>> https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ >>> CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For >>> list rules and subscription information visit: >>> https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/ >>> >> >> CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing >> birders together statewide. Please support COA: >> https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ >> CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For >> list rules and subscription information visit: >> https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/ > > CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ > CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/ > > CTBirds, a service of Connecticut Ornithological Association - Bringing birders together statewide. Please support COA: https://www.ctbirding.org/join-us/ > CTBirds is for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For list rules and subscription information visit: https://www.ctbirding.org/birds-birding/ct-birds-email-list/