Re: [mou-net] Hummers vs Hornets
He feeder I have looks like a flying saucer- round and flat. Since I rubbed the peppermint oil on it today, several hummers have been sittin and sippin. Haven’t seen one hornet come near. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 1, 2021, at 9:27 PM, Sid Stivland wrote: > > I have used the bowl type for years with very little problem from wasps. > As stated, they are easy to clean, they have perches which the hummers seem > to like as they can save some energy by not having to hover, and are easily > accessed by the birds. > > Sid Stivland > Plymouth, MN > >> On Wed, Sep 1, 2021 at 8:12 PM Michael Koutnik >> wrote: >> >> Hi Steve, >> >> Helpful information. Can you describe what you mean by "bowl feeder?" >> >> Thanks, Mike Koutnik >> >>> On Wed, Sep 1, 2021 at 8:09 PM Steve Slocum wrote: >>> >>> I agree with you. Now through mid-October I leave mine out. When I had >>> the hour-glass tube feeders, there were more problems with yellow jackets >>> and I used pure peppermint oil. I read a birding publication which >>> recommended the oil. Now that I use bowl feeders, I have had no problems >>> with stinging pests and the bowls can go into the dishwasher. I hope >>> this helps. >>> Steve Slocum, Eden Prairie >>> >>> On Wed, Sep 1, 2021 at 10:14 AM Kathryn Rudd >> wrote: >>> Hello, and Happy Hump Day. Hope folks here can help me with this. Two nights ago, KARE11, in their 10pm news, reported about a new surge of mosquitos carrying West Nile. Also in the segment was a report about increased hornets and wasps causing problems. I was shocked when they >>> urged viewers to bring in their hummingbird and oriole feeders immediately >> for the season. What is the general consensus opinion of you folks on the >>> list serve over that advice? This is the time (migration preparation) when they need those feeders >> the most, isn’t it? 2 years ago I had the Rufus Hummingbird visit my feeder >>> for the first time in mid-September along with Rubythroats. They all seemed >>> to survive the pesky hornets at the feeders. One thing I did that seemed >> to help was regularly applying pure peppermint oil around the *outside* surfaces of the feeder. Hornets and wasps seemed to be repelled but >>> hummers didn’t seem to mind. Has anyone else tried this? And are there any >>> concerns about this practice? IMHO, I think KARE11 was irresponsible in telling people to stop feeding hummers. Thank you so much for all you folks are doing, despite wildfires and a raging pandemic, Kathryn Rudd, Eagan 廉 Sent from my iPad. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net 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. >>> >>> >>> Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net >>> 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. >>> >> >> >> -- >> Mike Koutnik >> Mobile: 612-963-5551 >> makout...@gmail.com >> LinkedIn: mkoutnik >> >> >> Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net >> 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. >> > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > 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. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net 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.
Re: [mou-net] Hummers vs Hornets
I have used the bowl type for years with very little problem from wasps. As stated, they are easy to clean, they have perches which the hummers seem to like as they can save some energy by not having to hover, and are easily accessed by the birds. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN On Wed, Sep 1, 2021 at 8:12 PM Michael Koutnik wrote: > Hi Steve, > > Helpful information. Can you describe what you mean by "bowl feeder?" > > Thanks, Mike Koutnik > > On Wed, Sep 1, 2021 at 8:09 PM Steve Slocum wrote: > > > I agree with you. Now through mid-October I leave mine out. When I had > > the hour-glass tube feeders, there were more problems with yellow jackets > > and I used pure peppermint oil. I read a birding publication which > > recommended the oil. Now that I use bowl feeders, I have had no problems > > with stinging pests and the bowls can go into the dishwasher. I hope > > this helps. > > Steve Slocum, Eden Prairie > > > > On Wed, Sep 1, 2021 at 10:14 AM Kathryn Rudd > wrote: > > > > > Hello, and Happy Hump Day. Hope folks here can help me with this. Two > > > nights ago, KARE11, in their 10pm news, reported about a new surge of > > > mosquitos carrying West Nile. Also in the segment was a report about > > > increased hornets and wasps causing problems. I was shocked when they > > urged > > > viewers to bring in their hummingbird and oriole feeders immediately > for > > > the season. What is the general consensus opinion of you folks on the > > list > > > serve over that advice? > > > This is the time (migration preparation) when they need those feeders > the > > > most, isn’t it? 2 years ago I had the Rufus Hummingbird visit my feeder > > for > > > the first time in mid-September along with Rubythroats. They all seemed > > to > > > survive the pesky hornets at the feeders. One thing I did that seemed > to > > > help was regularly applying pure peppermint oil around the *outside* > > > surfaces of the feeder. Hornets and wasps seemed to be repelled but > > hummers > > > didn’t seem to mind. Has anyone else tried this? And are there any > > concerns > > > about this practice? IMHO, I think KARE11 was irresponsible in telling > > > people to stop feeding hummers. > > > Thank you so much for all you folks are doing, despite wildfires and a > > > raging pandemic, > > > Kathryn Rudd, Eagan 廉 > > > > > > > > > Sent from my iPad. > > > > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > > > 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. > > > > > > > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > > 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. > > > > > -- > Mike Koutnik > Mobile: 612-963-5551 > makout...@gmail.com > LinkedIn: mkoutnik > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > 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. > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net 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.
Re: [mou-net] Hummers vs Hornets
Hi Steve, Helpful information. Can you describe what you mean by "bowl feeder?" Thanks, Mike Koutnik On Wed, Sep 1, 2021 at 8:09 PM Steve Slocum wrote: > I agree with you. Now through mid-October I leave mine out. When I had > the hour-glass tube feeders, there were more problems with yellow jackets > and I used pure peppermint oil. I read a birding publication which > recommended the oil. Now that I use bowl feeders, I have had no problems > with stinging pests and the bowls can go into the dishwasher. I hope > this helps. > Steve Slocum, Eden Prairie > > On Wed, Sep 1, 2021 at 10:14 AM Kathryn Rudd wrote: > > > Hello, and Happy Hump Day. Hope folks here can help me with this. Two > > nights ago, KARE11, in their 10pm news, reported about a new surge of > > mosquitos carrying West Nile. Also in the segment was a report about > > increased hornets and wasps causing problems. I was shocked when they > urged > > viewers to bring in their hummingbird and oriole feeders immediately for > > the season. What is the general consensus opinion of you folks on the > list > > serve over that advice? > > This is the time (migration preparation) when they need those feeders the > > most, isn’t it? 2 years ago I had the Rufus Hummingbird visit my feeder > for > > the first time in mid-September along with Rubythroats. They all seemed > to > > survive the pesky hornets at the feeders. One thing I did that seemed to > > help was regularly applying pure peppermint oil around the *outside* > > surfaces of the feeder. Hornets and wasps seemed to be repelled but > hummers > > didn’t seem to mind. Has anyone else tried this? And are there any > concerns > > about this practice? IMHO, I think KARE11 was irresponsible in telling > > people to stop feeding hummers. > > Thank you so much for all you folks are doing, despite wildfires and a > > raging pandemic, > > Kathryn Rudd, Eagan 廉 > > > > > > Sent from my iPad. > > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > > 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. > > > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > 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. > -- Mike Koutnik Mobile: 612-963-5551 makout...@gmail.com LinkedIn: mkoutnik Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net 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.
Re: [mou-net] Hummers vs Hornets
I agree with you. Now through mid-October I leave mine out. When I had the hour-glass tube feeders, there were more problems with yellow jackets and I used pure peppermint oil. I read a birding publication which recommended the oil. Now that I use bowl feeders, I have had no problems with stinging pests and the bowls can go into the dishwasher. I hope this helps. Steve Slocum, Eden Prairie On Wed, Sep 1, 2021 at 10:14 AM Kathryn Rudd wrote: > Hello, and Happy Hump Day. Hope folks here can help me with this. Two > nights ago, KARE11, in their 10pm news, reported about a new surge of > mosquitos carrying West Nile. Also in the segment was a report about > increased hornets and wasps causing problems. I was shocked when they urged > viewers to bring in their hummingbird and oriole feeders immediately for > the season. What is the general consensus opinion of you folks on the list > serve over that advice? > This is the time (migration preparation) when they need those feeders the > most, isn’t it? 2 years ago I had the Rufus Hummingbird visit my feeder for > the first time in mid-September along with Rubythroats. They all seemed to > survive the pesky hornets at the feeders. One thing I did that seemed to > help was regularly applying pure peppermint oil around the *outside* > surfaces of the feeder. Hornets and wasps seemed to be repelled but hummers > didn’t seem to mind. Has anyone else tried this? And are there any concerns > about this practice? IMHO, I think KARE11 was irresponsible in telling > people to stop feeding hummers. > Thank you so much for all you folks are doing, despite wildfires and a > raging pandemic, > Kathryn Rudd, Eagan 廉 > > > Sent from my iPad. > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > 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. > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net 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.
[mou-net] Migration season - pros/cons of evening birding
(Posted by Tom Gilde via moumn.org) Iâm wondering about the rewards of âafter supperâ excursions in the specific context of migrating songbirds. Are migrants less likely to be active if they are planning to hit the road overnight? Thanks for your insights. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net 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.
[mou-net] BTBW at Sucker, Ramsey Cty
A male Black-throated Blue WRbler has been working its way up and down the now-famous creek at Sucker Lake in Ramsey Cty. this morning (Sept 1), amid very heavy warbler traffic. Seen and photographed by several birders on the east bank of creek ( opposite the trail where the LOWA was found ). Seems to favor huge pine at creek edge near a fallen dead aspen No confirmed LOWA sighting this morning that I’m aware of. Pete Hoeger, Minneapolis Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net 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.
[mou-net] Hummers vs Hornets
Hello, and Happy Hump Day. Hope folks here can help me with this. Two nights ago, KARE11, in their 10pm news, reported about a new surge of mosquitos carrying West Nile. Also in the segment was a report about increased hornets and wasps causing problems. I was shocked when they urged viewers to bring in their hummingbird and oriole feeders immediately for the season. What is the general consensus opinion of you folks on the list serve over that advice? This is the time (migration preparation) when they need those feeders the most, isn’t it? 2 years ago I had the Rufus Hummingbird visit my feeder for the first time in mid-September along with Rubythroats. They all seemed to survive the pesky hornets at the feeders. One thing I did that seemed to help was regularly applying pure peppermint oil around the *outside* surfaces of the feeder. Hornets and wasps seemed to be repelled but hummers didn’t seem to mind. Has anyone else tried this? And are there any concerns about this practice? IMHO, I think KARE11 was irresponsible in telling people to stop feeding hummers. Thank you so much for all you folks are doing, despite wildfires and a raging pandemic, Kathryn Rudd, Eagan 廉 Sent from my iPad. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net 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.
