Does anyone know if the nester actually attracks the hummers to nest in it?
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I just mounted the nester a couple of weeks ago and do not expect any activity until Spring. I'll report around that time if there is any activity. The instructions that came with the nester said to have a hummingbird feed within at least 18 feet, which I plan to do. The feeder will be a location I've been using with success, so I'm hopeful the hummingbirds will find the nest.
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Update to my previous answer: I had no activity at the nest, even though I have had a feeder within approx. 8 feet. Three hummers were feeding this spring and summer; however, I've had less activity than previous years. Others in my town also say they've had less activity this year than other years. Not sure why. I plan to be patient with the nest and will report if/when they ever do nest. I'm not giving up.
1111323
Hi Grace......at first our birds would come and peck at it and fly away. I thought this is not going to work, but then low and behold they started coming back and figured out how to feed from it. Now we have them all back plus the morning doves, raccoons and squirrels. The spring is too tight to close the doors when the doves and squirrels get on it so we close it at night with a small bungie cord. Hope this helps :)
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No idea. The rubber feet were lost on mine despite vigilance. I believe they crawled away to the rubber feet boneyard.
1007462
Hi Steward, not that I know about. This feeder is very well made however, I've had them for several years, both in the U.S. Virgin Islands and in North Carolina, andthey have held up to extreme and prolonged weather. I consider these the 'very best' hummer feeders out there. Take care.
792817
They won't fully nest inside each other, they will only nest a couple of inches down into the bottom unit.
2195307
I doubt they will nest very well. i only have 1, but think it wont nest. let me know, also.
370027
I have had some insects get in and drown, but not very many and I don't think any were bees. I do not use bees guards and I don't know if the orioles would be able to use the feeder if it had them. Hummers have VERY long tongues and can easily get to a depth of more than an inch. I just don't know if orioles are similarly equipped.
2013605
Nothing. Actually, there are "ant" guards you can buy that can be forced into the hole that help. I mostly bring them out when we sit on the porch in the afternoon. The hummingbirds find it quickly, but the bees don't. The other option that's works temporarily on the one we leave out all the time is to spray the tip. It seems to affect the wasps but not the hummers.
675317
It's not time for the hummers yet. I mounted it a couple of months ago. It's mid-February now. Will post results in a few months.
6936
I have not seen those photographs but I can't see a Hummingbird getting caught in this stuff. You place it near the bottom of the tree to catch the bugs climbing up. Hummingbirds never get near that area of a tree(or at least I have not seen them hanging out near there). Hummingbirds are stout little creatures and would easily get clear of it. I used it all last year. I maintain a Hummingbird feeder constantly and have had nothing but bugs get caught in it. I recommend this stuff. Hope this helps.
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I am sorry I don't have a very good answer. I gave it to my daughter for Christmas. She has it up but so far no birds. Hoping for spring nesters.She thinks it could get noisy if it were in a bedroom because it is right up against the window..and there would be lots of chirping from baby birds.I guess it depends how sensitive you would be to that kind of noise.I think it would be a lot of fun to watch.Sorry I can't be of more help.
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I was confused, too, Misha. I finally realized that the small cylinder at the top that has the ring in it unscrews. It was attached tightly but, with a little effort, it will turn. That cylinder detaches completely and the top can then just be lifted off. I hope you haven't thrown the feeder in front a train like I felt like doing at first. By the way, finches love it. When it is full, they cover the outside of it.
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I have one of these units on my roof and I still, occasionally see WoodPeckers around my house. That said, I have noted very little, if any Pecker damage in my foam roof since rollout of the device. Its guaranteed! Keep your receipt and box and TRY it! I called the seller and he was very helpful and cordial and told me to try it for a year and if it didn't work, he'd gladly give me a refund. So far, the Ravens have stayed away from the devices using the ultrasonic noise pattern. The detector on the house is in audible and that seems to work against everything else, except pigeons. Only flying lead gets the message across to them -or hawks. I have one of these units on my roof and I still, occasionally see WoodPeckers around my house. That said, I have noted very little, if any Pecker damage in my foam roof since rollout of the device. Its guaranteed! Keep your receipt and box and TRY it! I called the seller and he was very helpful and cordial and told me to try it for a year and if it didn't work, he'd gladly give me a refund. So far, the Ravens have stayed away from the devices using the ultrasonic noise pattern. The detector on the house is in audible and that seems to work against everything else, except pigeons. Only... » Read More I have one of these units on my roof and I still, occasionally see WoodPeckers around my house. That said, I have noted very little, if any Pecker damage in my foam roof since rollout of the device. Its guaranteed! Keep your receipt and box and TRY it! I called the seller and he was very helpful and cordial and told me to try it for a year and if it didn't work, he'd gladly give me a refund. So far, the Ravens have stayed away from the devices using the ultrasonic noise pattern. The detector on the house is in audible and that seems to work against everything else, except pigeons. Only flying lead gets the message across to them -or hawks. « Show Less
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In my instance, I am a bit disappointed in this nesting box... it is currently being used as a nest, but by a squirrel! The rogue squirrel came from a nest in a different tree, but within 48 hours of hanging this box he/she had moved in a gob of moss and twigs and proceeded to use the box as his personal shelter. No birds ever had a chance. It is made well, no loose parts, but it still seems a bit overpriced. I would think this to be worth more like $10, which is based on nothing more than my impression and having bought birding supplies for 20+ years.
1986211
Yes it does. We have not seen any unwanted critters on them since we got them!
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No it does not. It is about 3/4" wide, maybe slightly smaller like 1/2". It does work good, however. I have hummers visiting when they are here in the spring, summer, and fall in southeast Michigan. I plan on getting more, but with different configurations.
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No, it doesn't seem to. Ravens and hummingbirds still come. I have them in a flower bed close to the street