We did not have our usual numbers of migrating HB this spring. Numbers were down, and we only have one pair nesting near our Chanhassen home instead of two pairs , as during a normal year. Not very scientific, but numbers do seem to be down somewhat this year for some reason.
Paul Worwa, P.E. Allan Mechanical 612 – 490 - 2639 -----Original Message----- From: Minnesota Birds <MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU> On Behalf Of Nancy Steinhauser Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2024 8:36 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Ruby Throated Population Wondering if anyone else has seen the numbers go down this summer. From a great start (over 30 birds arrived at the feeders.....and who knows the ones I didn't see) in mid-May, the numbers now have dwindled to less than a dozen, and that's up from 3 or 4 because the little ones have fledged. Neighbors and co-workers (the north shore and inland above Two Harbors) have reported the same "drop" in birds. Bewildered. They started to disappear early to mid-June and have not returned. Wondering about bird flu. We have had a huge mosquito population this summer because of all the rain. But that hasn't dropped hummingbird numbers coming to feeders in previous wet summers. Any ideas/experiences? The numbers here have been steadily going up for over 25 years. Many feeders out. Such a shock to have so few birds. Thanks in advance. Nancy in Superior Highlands ---- General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. ---- General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
