I found a nesting pair in the "wild" - not at feeders, in one of my blocks. I've seen several other individuals as I work on my Atlas blocks, at least as many as I usually see away from feeders. I think that this year is a great one for the birds. If you've noticed, at least here in Licking Co., the blooming trees, shrubs and flowers are the best they've been in years. The winter wasn't cold enough to kill many of the insects, and I suspect that the hummers are finding plenty to eat without having to go to feeders. Good for them, but too bad for those of us who enjoy watching them at our feeders. However, just wait until the youngsters are out on their own. Then you'll have plenty of action at the feeders, I'll bet! Margaret Bowman Licking Co. -----Original Message----- From: Ohio birds [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mel Stewart Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 5:58 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [Ohio-birds] Where are the Ruby-throated hummingbirds? Has anyone else observed that the popultation RTH's has declined this year?? Last year at this time we had a dozen, this year 4. ______________________________________________________________________ Ohio-birds mailing list, a service of the Ohio Ornithological Society. Our thanks to Miami University for hosting this mailing list. Additional discussions can be found in our forums, at www.ohiobirds.org/forum/. You can join or leave the list, or change your options, at: http://listserv.muohio.edu/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=OHIO-BIRDS Send questions or comments about the list to: [log in to unmask] ______________________________________________________________________ Ohio-birds mailing list, a service of the Ohio Ornithological Society. Our thanks to Miami University for hosting this mailing list. Additional discussions can be found in our forums, at www.ohiobirds.org/forum/. You can join or leave the list, or change your options, at: http://listserv.muohio.edu/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=OHIO-BIRDS Send questions or comments about the list to: [log in to unmask]