It's mid-February and Eastern New Mexico has had a handful of brutally cold days, snow storms and it's trademark high winds, but I am happy to report El Nino the hummingbird is still getting his sugar and staying warm.
To refresh memory, in early December, In Search of Ponies featured a guest blog from Lisa Moore discussing the topic of caring for hummingbirds that failed to migrate during the winter months. Her blog included some great ideas for winter feeding along with a request for people to leave their feeders out so the little guys stranded in the area could survive through the cold.
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| Courtesy photo: Lisa Moore El Nino enjoys nectar from a warm winter feeder. |
Lisa recently reported that while she hasn't heard of any other humming birds in the area from her network of humming bird enthusiasts, her little guy, whom she's named “El Nino” is continuing to visit her feeders and is thriving despite the bitter weather of late.
It's great to know he's doing well. It will be spring before we know it and at the rate he's going, who knows, maybe there will be little green Ninettes visiting Lisa's feeders in a few months!
If anyone else is feeding hummingbirds this winter or has come up with creative ways to keep feeders warm, send your experience and tips to In Search of Ponies
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