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Here is a picture of my NEW Hummer Feeders ( Now available at Big Lots for $2,00 a piece!)

ONE QUART HUMMER FEEDERS

Downys apparently have quite a sweet tooth. I have had reports on birding forums, of people seeing Downys punching holes in the base of Trumpet Creeper blossoms to drink the nectar, and then they pull the blossoms off the vine. After hearing Downys calling around my Trumpet Creepers, I went out to find dozens of blossoms on the ground, each with neat round holes punched in the base. I have PERSONALLY witnessed Downys drinking from Hummingbird feeders myself, as have several other birders I have talked to.

Porter, that's probably when mine come around too, but I like to get my feeders out a little earlier just in case there are some "early birds".

I don't think I've seen anything else eating at my humminbird feeders, except for a few Bumble Bees.

I'm retired and at home most days I keep a close eye on my feeders.