Date: 4/19/26 3:43 pm From: Rob G (via carolinabirds Mailing List) <carolinabirds...> Subject: Re: Ruby-throated Hummingbird
I've had hummers for a couple weeks in Carrboro, NC., but did have a first EVER today!: As I was carrying a freshly-filled feeder to its balcony-hanger a male flew right to it while still in my hands and began feeding 6 inches from my face (first hovering then sitting on feeder). Either he was VERY thirsty, or, very blind and didn't even see me.
-- Rob Gluck.... Carrboro, NC.....
On Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 06:26:25 PM EDT, Don Stuart (via carolinabirds Mailing List) <carolinabirds...> wrote:
FWIW, same here in Davidson…..foy bird yesterday, female, following 2025 season when male(s) only appeared,late and rarely.
Don Stuart
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On Apr 17, 2026, at 9:16 AM, Dwayne Martin <carolinabirds...> wrote:
Yep, happened to me this week. Only one I've seen at home and it was a female.
Dwayne
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Dwayne Martin
Hickory, NC
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On Fri, Apr 17, 2026 at 9:09 AM Lee Weber <carolinabirds...> wrote:
For the second year in a row my first backyard spotting was a female on Wednesday of this week. I have not seen a male as of yet. Has anyone else had this happened?
Lee Weber in Charlotte
