dlq04

We are no fans of Doves either. I guess I don't pay any attention to their calls. We just think they are stupid birds and a pain.

Scooterboy

I feel the same way. If they would just stay on the ground and eat what was dropped I would be ok but when they get on the feeder they have to go!

Kyras

My thoughts exactly for California. I haven't seen any in Colorado, yet.

My hummer feeder will be up by Monday. I haven't seen or heard any here yet. I normally hear them before I see them.

dlq04

We had two on the feeder this AM.

skunkworks

It's good that you're trying to attract Hummingbirds into Loveland, Patty. Maybe your efforts will appeal to them.

Where you live you may see three different species: 1) Broad-tailed that appears in late May and nests in the mountains. 2) The Rufous that shows up about 4th of July. 3) Calliope that appears in late summer-early autumn.

Most favor the mid-low elevation forested areas and are not frequent visitors in the shortgrass steppe areas (where you live). In the past, we've lived in a rural area north of Longmont, CO, while there we had a feeder that attracted hummingbirds for a very short term... twice over a four year period. Prairie and grassland birds are the prime candidates for your feeder(s)

skunkworks

Hmm…maybe soiled White Rock Doves released from a special occasion. They’re normally too fragile to survive in the wild and lack natural homing instincts.

dlq04

I could be wrong but it seems to me this is the same bird. https://www.birds-of-north-america.net/Turtle_Dove.html

Scooterboy

It doesn't look anything like a turtle!

dlq04

^ LOL

I think this time of the year is the best at the feeders. Its great seeing a dozen different types of birds all at the same time.

Lainey

My hummingbirds are active. I get the usual "suspects" at the feeder and in the yard. Took a little stroll through the nature preserve today and saw my first Baltimore Oriole. Got a cool pic of a red winged blackbird which does not want to load here.