Humming Bird
Jun 13, 2012 13:01:57 #
Last year I already had 8 pair coming to the feeder. And it was the rainiest spring summer we have had in years. This year it got hot fast and then cooled off. And I only have 2 pair right now.
Erv
Erv
Jun 13, 2012 13:29:08 #
Hummers tend to be territorial. One might chase off the others to keep the feeder to itself. I've seen that multiple feeders can make sharing the food less of a territorial thing, assuming there are a good number of birds in the area. Be patient and keep the feeders supplied with nectar. It is a function of time. Soon the little guys will be hounding you if you're not keeping up with their needs.
If you are going to be gone for a number of days, it is helpful to have good neighbor maintain the feeders while you are gone. Good luck.
If you are going to be gone for a number of days, it is helpful to have good neighbor maintain the feeders while you are gone. Good luck.
Jun 13, 2012 13:43:28 #
My sister moved to a new home 3 years ago and the first summer began feeding the birds & the hummers. She now has 25 or so hummers, puts out 3 nectar feeders daily, and they are so accustomed to people you get buzzed every time you go out on the deck.
Jun 13, 2012 13:50:45 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
quote=pappy0352 I'm just began trying to shoot hu... (show quote)
A 4 water to 1 sugar ratio is what is recommended on all of the recipes that I have seen when I googled "hummingbird nectar recipe".
One of the sources: http://birding.about.com/od/birdfeeders/a/nectarrecipe.htm has additional information including the following:
The ratio of sugar and water can be slightly adjusted, but a solution that is too sweet will be difficult for the birds to digest and one that does not contain enough sugar will not be suitable to attract hummingbirds. The 4:1 water to sugar ratio most closely approximates the sucrose levels in natural nectar.
Jun 13, 2012 16:12:48 #
John 1813
Loc: Lancaster, NY
pappy0352 wrote:
I'e just began trying to shoot hummingbirds. I have a feeder set up but i'm not getting many birds, if fact only 2 so far. can someone help me to draw more birds to my feeder. here is 1 shot I got.
Thanks
Pappy
Thanks
Pappy
Nice shot of a difficult subject. Would you mind sharing the settings you used? (I called "Pappy also by my 5 grandkids.)
Jun 13, 2012 17:28:06 #
Nikonian72 fantastic images of hummers!! These really have the wow factor. I have one problem and that is i use a canon sx40 camera which only goes to 1_3200 sec and an iso setting of 1600 and not 1000. iso settings range from 100 to 3200. So what settings should i use in this situation with the sx40 to get hummers or near hummers of hummers.Also how far away were you when shooting. Thanks!! assuming i am using 200mm setting on my zoom.
Jun 13, 2012 17:38:08 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
quote=pappy0352 I'm just began trying to shoot hu... (show quote)
actually the ratio ( internet ) is 4:1.
Jun 13, 2012 18:12:02 #
Hawknest wrote:
How would I measure that...1 teaspoon to 4 pints water? quote=Nikonian72 quote=pappy0352 I'm just began ... (show quote)
Jun 13, 2012 20:07:15 #
cjkorb wrote:
It seems to be by volume. So 4 ounces of water - 1 ounce of Sugar. 4 oz = 1/2 cup; 1 oz = 2 TbspHawknest wrote:
How would I measure that...1 teaspoon to 4 pints water?actually the ratio ( internet ) is 4:1.
Jun 13, 2012 20:32:27 #
pappy0352 wrote:
I'm about 40 miles south of the burg. I'm planning to do a shoot from Mt. Washington the beginning of next month. You are welcome to join me.
Pappy
cjkorb wrote:
I don't know what else to suggest if you already have a feeder that is supposed to attract them. This morning, I seen one flying around our hanging plants in the back yard. I only see them a few times a year. Try differnt foods for hummingbirds. Good shot btw. I see your from the Burg, I'm in Mt. Lebanon.
I'm about 40 miles south of the burg. I'm planning to do a shoot from Mt. Washington the beginning of next month. You are welcome to join me.
Pappy
I'm living in Uniontown, small world!
Jun 13, 2012 20:42:39 #
azphotobug
Loc: Scottsdale, Arizona
Nikonian,
I've looked at your macro shots. They are truly magnificent! I use a Panasonic FZ150 bridge camera. I have a macro lens for this camera. Could you please give me some advice as to how to achieve something close to your results? Thank you.
I've looked at your macro shots. They are truly magnificent! I use a Panasonic FZ150 bridge camera. I have a macro lens for this camera. Could you please give me some advice as to how to achieve something close to your results? Thank you.
Jun 13, 2012 21:28:27 #
azphotobug wrote:
Yep - - they are. Look at his Avatar: Ring flash and Macro lens. Search UHH for posts involving Macro - then look at the ones authored by Nikonian72.Nikonian, I've looked at your macro shots. They are truly magnificent!
Jun 13, 2012 22:01:44 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Your image:
ISO 1600 with 50-mm at 3-feet from subject, 1/80-sec at f/10,
speedlight and full sun.
Your subject is over-exposed, but your background is properly exposed.
Starting exposures that I suggest:
ISO 1000, 1/4000-sec (stops wing movement) at f/8 in full sun behind photographer;
or
ISO 1000, 1/200-sec at f/16 (or so) with low speedlight as fill.
You can practice exposure on feeder without birds.
ISO 1600 with 50-mm at 3-feet from subject, 1/80-sec at f/10,
speedlight and full sun.
Your subject is over-exposed, but your background is properly exposed.
Starting exposures that I suggest:
ISO 1000, 1/4000-sec (stops wing movement) at f/8 in full sun behind photographer;
or
ISO 1000, 1/200-sec at f/16 (or so) with low speedlight as fill.
You can practice exposure on feeder without birds.
These are absolutely beautiful. They look 3-D but I guess if you know what you are doing with DOF they come out that way. Very nice, I'm an admirer...
Jun 14, 2012 07:53:53 #
hello pappy. just a suggestion, don't crop so tight. you've cut off both the wings & the tail. it looks better with the whole bird. just my opinion.
pappy0352 wrote:
I'e just began trying to shoot hummingbirds. I have a feeder set up but i'm not getting many birds, if fact only 2 so far. can someone help me to draw more birds to my feeder. here is 1 shot I got.
Thanks
Pappy
Thanks
Pappy
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